Explore the Family Name Agtarap
The meaning of Agtarap
Filipino: occupational name from Ilokano agtarap ‘to sieve or winnow’, a word composed of ag-, a verb-forming prefix, + tarap ‘sieve, winnow’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Agtarap in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Agtarap has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 76,465th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had risen to the 65,593rd spot. This represents a change of more than 14 percent. The total count of people with this surname grew from 234 to 302 during this period — an increase of nearly 30 percent. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Agtarap per 100,000 people increased by 11.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #65,593 | 14.22% |
| Count | 234 | 302 | 29.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Agtarap
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Agtarap. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, accounting for over 86 percent in 2000 and growing to over 87 percent by 2010. Those identifying as two or more races made up about 5 percent of individuals with this surname in 2000, increasing to nearly 6 percent in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as White decreased from almost 6 percent in 2000 to just under 5 percent in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.32% | 87.09% | 0.89% |
| Two or More Races | 5.13% | 5.96% | 16.18% |
| White | 5.98% | 4.64% | -22.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |