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UK surname

Agus

Derived from a Gaelic personal name meaning "strength" or "vigor."

In the 1881 census there were 104 people recorded with the Agus surname, ranking it #19,296 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 120, ranked #27,563, down from #19,296 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, Brundall, Bradestone and Silkstone. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Calderdale, Wakefield and Barnsley.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Agus is 136 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 15.4%.

1881 census count

104

Ranked #19,296

Modern count

120

2016, ranked #27,563

Peak year

1911

136 bearers

Map years

6

1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Agus had 104 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #19,296 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 120 in 2016, ranked #27,563.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 136 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Agus surname distribution map

The map shows where the Agus surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Agus surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Agus over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 56 #23,235
1861 historical 54 #27,127
1881 historical 104 #19,296
1891 historical 118 #21,540
1901 historical 97 #23,227
1911 historical 136 #18,962
1997 modern 105 #26,188
1998 modern 114 #25,589
1999 modern 115 #25,620
2000 modern 114 #25,717
2001 modern 108 #26,184
2002 modern 114 #25,886
2003 modern 107 #26,617
2004 modern 112 #26,159
2005 modern 107 #26,875
2006 modern 110 #26,717
2007 modern 114 #26,491
2008 modern 107 #27,844
2009 modern 110 #27,991
2010 modern 109 #28,831
2011 modern 114 #27,784
2012 modern 112 #28,174
2013 modern 115 #28,176
2014 modern 121 #27,503
2015 modern 120 #27,561
2016 modern 120 #27,563

Geography

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Where Agus' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, Brundall, Bradestone, Silkstone, St Dunstan Stepney and Wickersley. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Calderdale, Wakefield and Barnsley. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Wolverhampton Staffordshire
2 Brundall, Bradestone Norfolk
3 Silkstone Yorkshire, West Riding
4 St Dunstan Stepney London (East Districts)
5 Wickersley Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Calderdale 025 Calderdale
2 Wakefield 037 Wakefield
3 Barnsley 013 Barnsley
4 Barnsley 027 Barnsley
5 Calderdale 024 Calderdale

Forenames

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First names often paired with Agus

These lists show first names that appear often with the Agus surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Agus

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Agus, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Agus surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Agus household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Agus is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Agus is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Agus falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Agus is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Agus, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Agus

The surname AGUS is believed to have originated from the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "augustus," which means "venerable" or "illustrious." Some scholars suggest that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname or a reference to someone of high social status.

In the early medieval records of the Iberian Peninsula, the name can be found spelled in various forms, such as "Agos," "Aguz," and "Agos." This variation in spelling was common during that time due to the inconsistencies in written records and the influence of different regional dialects.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AGUS can be found in the "Fuero de Cuenca," a legal code from the 12th century that governed the city of Cuenca in Spain. This document mentions individuals with the surname AGUS, indicating that the name was already in use by that time.

During the Middle Ages, the AGUS surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Catalonia, Valencia, and Andalusia. Some notable individuals bearing this surname from that era include Pedro Agus (c. 1250-1320), a prominent scholar and philosopher from Barcelona, and Juana Agus (c. 1370-1440), a renowned poet and courtier in the court of King Juan II of Castile.

As the Iberian Peninsula underwent the Reconquista and the eventual unification of Spain, the AGUS surname spread to other parts of the country. In the 16th century, Juan Agus (c. 1510-1580) was a respected architect who contributed to the construction of several notable buildings in Seville.

Another individual of note was Diego Agus (c. 1620-1690), a military commander who played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Philippines. He was appointed as the governor of the island of Mindanao and is credited with establishing several settlements in the region.

In the 18th century, the AGUS surname also gained prominence in Portugal, where Manuel Agus (1725-1795) was a renowned painter and portraitist during the reign of King José I.

While the name AGUS has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchanges. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Spain and Portugal, where it was associated with individuals of notable social standing and cultural achievements.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Agus families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Agus surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 52 Agus' recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.12x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 52 5.12x
Middlesex 16 1.56x
Suffolk 15 12.02x
Norfolk 13 8.26x
Staffordshire 6 1.74x
Lancashire 1 0.08x
Nottinghamshire 1 0.72x
Royal Navy 1 8.19x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Barnsley in Yorkshire leads with 14 Agus' recorded in 1881 and an index of 133.72x.

Place Total Index
Barnsley 14 133.72x
Carlton Colville 13 2826.09x
Ecclesall Bierlow 9 43.60x
Tottenham 9 55.18x
Rastrick 6 212.77x
Swinton In Rotherham 6 223.88x
Willenhall 6 92.59x
Scarborough 4 43.38x
South Walsham St Mary 4 3076.92x
St Anne Soho London 4 68.38x
Stanley Cum Wrenthorpe 4 84.75x
Ecclesfield 3 40.32x
Monk Bretton 3 291.26x
Wickersley 3 1071.43x
Great Yarmouth 2 15.33x
Hackney London 2 3.48x
Heigham 2 23.67x
Ormesby St Margaret W 2 512.82x
Brundall 1 5000.00x
Chevington 1 526.32x
Lowestoft 1 16.98x
Norwich St Martin At Oak 1 104.17x
Royal Navy 1 9.59x
Salford 1 2.80x
Upton With Fishley 1 526.32x
Whitechapel London 1 9.90x
Worksop 1 24.45x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Agus surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 6
Emily 5
Jane 4
Annie 3
Elizabeth 3
Alice 2
Amy 2
Ann 2
Emma 2
Harriet 2
Matilda 2
Sarah 2
Amelia 1
Annias 1
Charlotte 1
Dinah 1
Eliza 1
Eva 1
Florence 1
Hannah 1
Harriett 1
Katie 1
Laura 1
Lily 1
Louisa 1
Marie 1
Rose 1
Susanna 1
Susannah 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Agus surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 12
George 8
John 7
Robert 7
Henry 5
Charles 4
Joseph 2
Albert 1
Allan 1
Amos 1
Bernard 1
James 1
Thomas 1
Tom 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Agus surname: questions and answers

How common was the Agus surname in 1881?

In 1881, 104 people were recorded with the Agus surname. That placed it at #19,296 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Agus surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 120 in 2016. That gives Agus a modern rank of #27,563.

What does the Agus surname mean?

Derived from a Gaelic personal name meaning "strength" or "vigor."

What does the Agus map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Agus bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.