About Agnes
The surname Agnes is derived from the given name Agnes, which has its roots in ancient Greek. The name Agnes means "pure" or "chaste." It was a popular name among early Christians due to its association with Saint Agnes, a Roman martyr who was known for her purity and devotion. As a surname, Agnes likely originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from someone named Agnes. Today, the surname Agnes is found in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with a historical connection to Christianity.
The surname Agnes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Agnes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Agnes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Agnes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Agnes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.