2000
#5,566
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,731
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.12
Uncommon Last name
Augustin
Derived from the Latin name Augustus, meaning "great" or "venerable," and adopted as a surname.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 10,108 Americans carry the last name Augustin. That puts it at #3,906 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.95 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 33,909 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Augustin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Augustin with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
10K
1 in 33,909
Census rank
#3,906
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
8.8K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 8,815 bearers of the surname Augustin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.95 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3906th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Augustin, the largest self-reported group is Black at 72.1%. The next largest groups are White (17.1%) and Hispanic (5.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Augustin
The surname Augustin originated from the Latin name Augustus, meaning "venerable" or "consecrated". The name dates back to the Roman Empire, with its earliest known use being in ancient Rome. The Latin name Augustus was adopted as a title by the first Roman emperor, Augustus Caesar, and subsequently became a popular name among Roman nobility.
The name Augustin is believed to have first appeared in medieval France, where it was derived from the Latin name Augustus. It was commonly used as a given name during the Middle Ages and later evolved into a surname. The earliest recorded instance of the surname Augustin can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Normandy, France.
One notable historical figure with the surname Augustin was Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430), a renowned philosopher, theologian, and bishop in the early Christian Church. His writings, particularly his autobiographical work "Confessions", had a profound influence on Western philosophy and Christianity.
Another notable individual with the surname Augustin was Antonio Agustín (1517-1586), a Spanish archbishop, scholar, and diplomat who served as the Archbishop of Tarragona and was a prominent figure during the Council of Trent.
In England, the surname Augustin can be traced back to the Norman Conquest of 1066, when many Norman families with the name settled in various parts of the country. One notable English figure with the surname Augustin was Robert Augustin (c. 1470-1545), a prominent English merchant and benefactor during the reign of Henry VIII.
The name Augustin also has a presence in other European countries, such as Germany, where it was often spelled as "Augustin" or "Augustyn". Johann Augustin (1681-1735) was a German composer and organist who contributed to the development of the Baroque music style.
In France, the surname Augustin was sometimes spelled as "Augustin" or "Augusten". One notable French figure with this surname was Jean-Baptiste Augustin (1759-1832), a French painter and engraver who was known for his historical and mythological works.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Augustin. The name has a rich heritage and has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds and professions over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Augustin
Among Census respondents with the surname Augustin, the largest self-reported group is Black at 72.1%. The next largest groups are White (17.1%) and Hispanic (5.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Augustin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Augustin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American72.1% · 6,352
- White17.1% · 1,509
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 482
- Two or more races2.7% · 238
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 224
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 10
Timeline
Historical Census data for Augustin
Augustin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#4,550
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,788
+2,057 bearers (+35.9%)
Per 100,000 2.64
Rank movement Up 1,016 places
2020
#3,906
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,815
+1,027 bearers (+13.2%)
Per 100,000 2.95
Rank movement Up 644 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #5,566 | 5,731 | 2.12 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #4,550 | 7,788 | 2.64 | +2,057 bearers (+35.9%) | Up 1,016 places |
| 2020 | #3,906 | 8,815 | 2.95 | +1,027 bearers (+13.2%) | Up 644 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Augustin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,550 | #3,906 | 14.2% |
| Count | 7,788 | 8,815 | 13.2% |
| Per 100K | 2.64 | 2.95 | 11.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Augustin bearers went from 7,788 to 8,815 (+13.2% change). The surname moved up 644 positions in the national ranking, going from #4,550 to #3,906.
FAQ
Augustin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Augustin?
Name Census estimates that about 10,108 living Americans carry the surname Augustin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 33,909 residents.
How common is Augustin?
Augustin ranks #3,906 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.95 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 8,815 people with the surname Augustin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (10,108), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.95 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.95 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Augustin.
Has Augustin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Augustin went from 7,788 recorded bearers to 8,815. That is an increase of 1,027 (+13.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #4,550 to #3,906.
What does the Census say about the background of Augustin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Augustin, the largest self-reported group is Black at 72.1%. The next largest groups are White (17.1%) and Hispanic (5.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Augustin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 72.1% (6,352 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Augustin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (72.1%), White (17.1%), Hispanic (5.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Augustin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Augustin mean?
Derived from the Latin name Augustus, meaning "great" or "venerable," and adopted as a surname. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Augustin (2.95 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Augustin?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.