Explore the Family Name Agostino
The meaning of Agostino
Italian: from the personal name Agostino, from Latin Augustinus (see Austin). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Salvatore, Antonio, Nicola, Vincenzo, Carlo, Carmelo, Cono, Cosmo, Domenico, Elio, Enzo, Lino, Armando, Arturo, Atilio, Octavio, Silvana.
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How common is the last name Agostino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Agostino has seen a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,263rd most common surname in the United States, while in 2010, it dropped to the 24,012th position, reflecting a decrease of 31.48 percent. The count of people bearing the surname also fell from 1,402 to 1,050 during this period, signifying a drop of 25.11 percent. As for the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a reduction from 0.52 to 0.36, marking a 30.77 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,263 | #24,012 | -31.48% |
| Count | 1,402 | 1,050 | -25.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.36 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Agostino
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority of individuals with the surname Agostino identify as White, accounting for 93.65 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 92.86 percent in 2010. Hispanic representation increased by 12.64 percent, rising from 3.64 percent to 4.10 percent in the same decade. Additionally, those identifying as Black saw a significant increase of 66.67 percent, moving up from 1.14 percent to 1.90 percent. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased by half, from 1.36 percent to 0.67 percent. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.65% | 92.86% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 3.64% | 4.1% | 12.64% |
| Black | 1.14% | 1.9% | 66.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0.67% | -50.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |