Explore the Family Name Argyle
The meaning of Argyle
English: from Middle English erguil(e), a variant of Middle English orguil(e), Old French orguel ‘pride, arrogance’, hence the variation of Argill and Argile with Orgill. Alternatively, perhaps a variant of Arkell, with voicing of k to g. No evidence has been found to support the idea that this is a habitational name from Argyll, the county of southwestern Scotland, though folk etymology to this effect may be partly responsible for the modern spelling of the surname.
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How common is the last name Argyle in the United States?
The Argyle surname saw a rise in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census years. In 2000, the name was ranked 22,403rd most popular but jumped to 21,260th by 2010, representing a 5.1% increase. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 1072 people in 2000 to 1233 in 2010, a 15.02% change. Additionally, the proportion of people with the Argyle surname per 100k rose slightly from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,403 | #21,260 | 5.1% |
| Count | 1,072 | 1,233 | 15.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.42 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Argyle
When examining the ethnicity of those with the Argyle surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying as White decreased from 95.06% in 2000 to 92.78% in 2010. Despite having no representation in 2000, by 2010, both Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups held portions of the Argyle surname, at 0.41% and 0.81% respectively. The percentage of multi-racial individuals increased by 61.54%, while the Black population also grew from 2.99% to 4.30%. The Hispanic portion remained stable at 0.65% across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 92.78% | -2.4% |
| Black | 2.99% | 4.3% | 43.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 1.05% | 61.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |