Explore the Family Name Agle
The meaning of Agle
1. Americanized form of South German Egle. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from either of two farmsteads in Trøndelag named Agle, the etymology of which is uncertain. This surname is very rare in Norway.
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How common is the last name Agle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Agle has seen a gradual decline in the United States. In 2000, Agle was ranked 57,705th and by 2010 it had slipped to 67,747th, marking a decrease of 17.4%. The number of people carrying this surname also fell from 330 to 291 in the same period, representing an -11.82% change. The proportion per 100k population decreased by -16.67%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #67,747 | -17.4% |
| Count | 330 | 291 | -11.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Agle
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Agle identify as White. In 2000, 96.97% claimed this ethnicity, dropping slightly to 95.88% in 2010. Those identifying as Black increased their representation from 1.82% to 2.06% over the decade, reflecting a 13.19% change. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 95.88% | -1.12% |
| Black | 1.82% | 2.06% | 13.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |