Agnew Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Agnew means 'spear of the sons' or 'son of the action'.
Meaning of the Name Agnew
Agnew is a surname of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Old Norse name Agnjólfr, which means 'spear of the sons'. The name was first found in Galloway, Scotland, where the Agnews were an ancient family. Agnew is also an Irish surname, anglicized from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Gníomh', meaning 'son of the action'.
Popularity of the Name Agnew
The popularity for the name Agnew peaked in popularity in the year 1912 with 7 births, which ranked number 4,404 out of 5,725 unique names for that year. Agnew had the most male births in 1912 with 7, which ranked number 2,045 out of 2,905 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Agnew
Popularity of Agnew by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Agnew. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Agnew in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Agnew is a great pick!
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