Explore the Family Name Agerton
The meaning of Agerton
Possibly an altered form of English Edgerton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Agerton in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Agerton has seen a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it dropped from 49,767 in 2000 to 51,723 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 3.93 percent. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 396 to 402, signifying a rise of 1.52 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 6.67 percent over the ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #51,723 | -3.93% |
| Count | 396 | 402 | 1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Agerton
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Agerton also experienced some changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.72 percent in 2000 to 93.28 percent in 2010, there was an emergence of Hispanics, accounting for 2.49 percent in 2010. Similarly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category and those identifying with two or more races saw an increase, making up 1.24 percent and 1.74 percent respectively in 2010. No changes were observed for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 93.28% | -3.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.49% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |