2000
#2,534
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 13,093
First available Census row
Per 100,000 4.85
Uncommon Last name
Augustine
Derived from the Roman name Augustinus, meaning "great" or "venerable," and originally a patronymic surname.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 15,773 Americans carry the last name Augustine. That puts it at #2,562 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 4.60 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 21,730 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Augustine surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Augustine with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
16K
1 in 21,730
Census rank
#2,562
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
4.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
14K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 13,755 bearers of the surname Augustine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 4.60 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 2562nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Augustine, the largest self-reported group is White at 63.1%. The next largest groups are Black (20.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (6.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Augustine
The surname Augustine has its roots in ancient Rome, where it originated as a Roman family name derived from the Latin word "Augustus," meaning "venerable" or "majestic." The earliest known bearers of this surname can be traced back to the 4th century AD, during the later years of the Roman Empire.
The surname Augustine first gained prominence in Italy, particularly in regions such as Tuscany and Lazio, where it was initially adopted by noble families and individuals of high social standing. As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, including Agustine, Augustyn, and Agostin, reflecting the linguistic influences of different regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Augustine can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical document mentions several individuals bearing the name, indicating its presence in England during the Norman conquest.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the surname Augustine was associated with various notable figures, including Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD), a renowned philosopher, theologian, and Doctor of the Church. His profound writings and teachings had a lasting impact on Western Christian thought and continue to influence theological discourse to this day.
Another prominent bearer of the Augustine surname was Thomas Augustine Arne (1710-1778), an English composer and regarded as one of the most influential figures in British theater music during the 18th century. His compositions, including the patriotic song "Rule, Britannia," have become enduring classics.
In the realm of literature, Jane Austen (1775-1817), the celebrated English novelist and pioneer of the realist novel, had a maternal aunt named Jane Augustine. This connection highlights the surname's presence among the gentry and literary circles of the time.
During the Renaissance period, the Augustine surname was also associated with the influential Augustine family of Siena, Italy. This powerful banking and mercantile dynasty played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the region, leaving a lasting mark on the city's history.
Another notable figure bearing the Augustine surname was Jean Baptiste Jacques Augustine (1759-1832), a French sculptor and renowned for his neoclassical works, including the statue of Voltaire in the Comédie Française in Paris.
As the Augustine surname spread across Europe and beyond, it continued to be associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and public figures, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and historical narratives across multiple nations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Augustine
Among Census respondents with the surname Augustine, the largest self-reported group is White at 63.1%. The next largest groups are Black (20.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (6.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Augustine bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Augustine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White63.1% · 8,679
- Black or African American20.0% · 2,748
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.1% · 844
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 675
- Two or more races3.7% · 507
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.2% · 302
Timeline
Historical Census data for Augustine
Augustine appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#2,536
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 14,268
+1,175 bearers (+9.0%)
Per 100,000 4.84
Rank movement Down 2 places
2020
#2,562
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 13,755
-513 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 4.60
Rank movement Down 26 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #2,534 | 13,093 | 4.85 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #2,536 | 14,268 | 4.84 | +1,175 bearers (+9.0%) | Down 2 places |
| 2020 | #2,562 | 13,755 | 4.60 | -513 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 26 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Augustine surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,536 | #2,562 | -1.0% |
| Count | 14,268 | 13,755 | -3.6% |
| Per 100K | 4.84 | 4.60 | -4.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Augustine bearers went from 14,268 to 13,755 (-3.6% change). The surname moved down 26 positions in the national ranking, going from #2,536 to #2,562.
FAQ
Augustine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Augustine?
Name Census estimates that about 15,773 living Americans carry the surname Augustine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 21,730 residents.
How common is Augustine?
Augustine ranks #2,562 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 4.60 per 100,000 residents, which is about 5 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 13,755 people with the surname Augustine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (15,773), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 4.6 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 4.60 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 5 of them to have the surname Augustine.
Has Augustine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Augustine went from 14,268 recorded bearers to 13,755. That is a decrease of 513 (-3.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #2,536 to #2,562.
What does the Census say about the background of Augustine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Augustine, the largest self-reported group is White at 63.1%. The next largest groups are Black (20.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (6.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Augustine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 63.1% (8,679 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Augustine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (63.1%), Black (20.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (6.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Augustine (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Augustine mean?
Derived from the Roman name Augustinus, meaning "great" or "venerable," and originally a patronymic surname. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Augustine (4.60 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Augustine?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Augustine, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.