Explore the Family Name Agrusa
The meaning of Agrusa
Italian (Sicily): nickname from Sicilian aguruso ‘nice, gracious, witty’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carlo, Rosolino, Vito, Angelo, Giacomo, Lorenzo, Matteo, Onorato, Salvatore, Santo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Agrusa in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Agrusa saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Agrusa was the 44,997th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 45,189th position, representing a drop of 0.43%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname Agrusa increased during this period from 449 to 474, indicating a growth of 5.57%. The proportion per 100k also saw a minor decrease of about 5.88% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #45,189 | -0.43% |
| Count | 449 | 474 | 5.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Agrusa
In terms of ethnicity, the same census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Agrusa surname. While the majority of Agrusas identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 (91.98% and 91.14% respectively), there were notable changes amongst other ethnicities. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander doubled from 1.34% to 2.53%, and those identifying as Hispanic rose from 2.90% to 4.22%. There was also an appearance of individuals identifying as Black, which was not recorded in 2000. However, the percentage of Agrusas identifying with two or more races saw a significant decrease, dropping from 3.12% to 1.05%. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.98% | 91.14% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 4.22% | 45.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.34% | 2.53% | 88.81% |
| Two or More Races | 3.12% | 1.05% | -66.35% |
| Black | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |