Explore the Family Name Agins
The meaning of Agins
1. Jewish (American): shortened form of Jewish (from Belarus) Aginskiy, also spelled Oginskiy, a habitational name for someone living near the Oginski canal (now in western Belarus), whose construction was started in 1765 by Polish count Michał Kazimierz Ogiński. The surname could also be acquired by Jews who worked for the Ogiński family or lived on territories of which these Polish nobles were the owners. 2. In some cases it is probably a variant of English Akins.
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How common is the last name Agins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Agins' saw a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Agins was ranked as the 64,572nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to 79,338th, marking a decrease of 22.87%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 288 in 2000 to 240 in 2010, a 16.67% reduction. The proportion of people named Agins per 100,000 US residents also declined by 27.27%, dropping from 0.11 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #79,338 | -22.87% |
| Count | 288 | 240 | -16.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Agins
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Agins' identify as White or Black. In 2000, 74.31% identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 69.17% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Black rose slightly from 23.61% to 25.00% over the same period. No individuals with the surname 'Agins' were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander or having two or more races in either year. However, there was a small rise in those reporting their ethnic identity as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 3.33% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.31% | 69.17% | -6.92% |
| Black | 23.61% | 25% | 5.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |