Explore the Family Name Augusta
The meaning of Augusta
Italian: habitational name from Augusta in Syracuse province, Sicily. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Gaetano, Americo, Aurelio, Mario, Rosita, Ruben.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Augusta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Augusta's popularity has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. It dropped in rank from 21,694 in 2000 to 24,370 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 12.34%. The count of people bearing this surname also declined from 1,119 to 1,028 during this period, a decrease of about 8.13%, thereby reducing its proportion per 100,000 people from 0.41 to 0.35, a decline of 14.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,694 | #24,370 | -12.34% |
| Count | 1,119 | 1,028 | -8.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.35 | -14.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Augusta
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the Augusta surname from 2000 to 2010. Notably, there was an increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, up by 46.06%, and those identifying with two or more races, up by 12.74%. However, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black decreased by 7.58%. Those identifying as White saw a slight decrease of 0.34%. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these groups constituted 0.58% and 0.49% respectively of those with the Augusta surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.56% | 62.35% | -0.34% |
| Black | 30.21% | 27.92% | -7.58% |
| Hispanic | 3.93% | 5.74% | 46.06% |
| Two or More Races | 2.59% | 2.92% | 12.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |