Explore the Family Name Agoston
The meaning of Agoston
Hungarian (Ágoston): from the personal name Ágoston, from Latin Augustinus (see Austin). This surname is also common in Romania. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Tibor, Attila, Csaba, Gabor, Geza, Istvan, Jeno, Laszlo.
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How common is the last name Agoston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Agoston saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 93,427th in terms of popularity, with just 182 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the surname rose to the 91,625th rank with a count of 201, indicating a change of 1.93 in ranking and an increase of 10.44 percent in the number of instances. Despite these changes, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,427 | #91,625 | 1.93% |
| Count | 182 | 201 | 10.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Agoston
Examining the ethnic identity tied with the surname Agoston, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, totaling 95.60 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.52 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation increased slightly from 4.40 percent in 2000 to 4.48 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the studied years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 95.52% | -0.08% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 4.48% | 1.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |