TheNameDBAgnew
TopographicMeaning
From the Scottish place name Agnew in Dumfries and Galloway.
Etymology
The surname is derived from the Scottish territorial name Agnew, a location in southwestern Scotland. It became hereditary among families holding lands in that region during the medieval period.
About the Agnew Surname
A Scottish topographic surname derived from the place name Agnew in Dumfries and Galloway. It has been established in Scotland since at least the 13th century.
Distribution
Primarily found in Scotland and Northern England, with significant presence in North America due to Scottish emigration.
Notable Bearers
Spiro Agnew (39th Vice President of the United States), David Agnew (British television writer)