Explore the Family Name Agro
The meaning of Agro
Italian (Sicily): 1. nickname for a tough individual, from agro ‘hard, bitter’ (Sicilian agru), from Latin acer. 2. (Agrò): habitational name from Agrò in Sicily, named from Greek agros ‘field’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Sal, Carmelo, Dino, Antonio, Augustino, Calogero, Concetta, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Agro in the United States?
The surname "Agro" was ranked 41,382 in popularity based on the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census data and experienced a slight dip to rank 41,886 in 2010. Despite this shift in rank, the total count of individuals with the Agro surname increased from 496 in 2000 to 519 in 2010, representing a 4.64% growth rate. However, the proportion of the Agro surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.18 over this ten year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #41,886 | -1.22% |
| Count | 496 | 519 | 4.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Agro
The ethnic identity of those bearing the surname "Agro," as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 95.36% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 96.53% in 2010. Notably, there was a significant percentage increase among those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.01% in 2000 to 2.89% in 2010, marking a 186.14% change. In contrast, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 3.02% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no percentages recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 96.53% | 1.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 2.89% | 186.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |