Explore the Family Name Ager
How common is the last name Ager in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ager experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked at 18,077, but fell to 18,703 in 2010, marking a decline of 3.46%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of people with the Ager surname increased by 3.31%, growing from 1,422 individuals in 2000 to 1,469 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 5.66% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,077 | #18,703 | -3.46% |
| Count | 1,422 | 1,469 | 3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.5 | -5.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ager
The ethnicity breakdown for the Ager surname, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals some notable shifts over the same time period. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic populations saw significant growth, increasing by 59.74% and 59.88% respectively. In contrast, the percentage of individuals identifying as "Two or more races" decreased by 8.51%, while those identifying as Black declined by 4.29%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native population saw the most dramatic drop, decreasing by 39.29%. The White population remained relatively stable, experiencing only a minor decrease of 0.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.76% | 83.19% | -0.68% |
| Black | 11.88% | 11.37% | -4.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.59% | 59.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.29% | -8.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 1.23% | 59.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.56% | 0.34% | -39.29% |