Explore the Family Name Agricola
The meaning of Agricola
German and Dutch: humanistic surname, a translation into Latin of German Bauer and Dutch Boer ‘farmer’. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Algert, Cornelis. German Aloys, Otto.
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How common is the last name Agricola in the United States?
The Agricola surname's popularity in the United States, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,706th on the list of common surnames, but by 2010, it fell to 71,042nd. This represents a 17.03% drop in rank. Additionally, the count of individuals with this last name also decreased during this period from 310 to 275, signifying an 11.29% decline. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #71,042 | -17.03% |
| Count | 310 | 275 | -11.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Agricola
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts as well. The number of those identifying as White and carrying the Agricola surname slightly reduced, from 92.90% in 2000 to 91.27% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which went up by 76.99%, from 2.26% in 2000 to 4% in 2010. A marginal rise was also recorded in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 3.87% to 4% over the decade. However, no change was observed among those reporting their ethnic identity as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.9% | 91.27% | -1.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.87% | 4% | 3.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 4% | 76.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |