Explore the Family Name Beagles
The meaning of Beagles
English (Cambridgeshire and Norfolk): variant of Beagle, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beagles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beagles has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Beagles ranked as the 45,403rd most popular surname and by 2010, it had fallen to the 52,970th spot, representing a 16.67% decrease in ranking. The number of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 444 in 2000 to 391 in 2010, marking an 11.94% decrease. Accordingly, its representation per 100,000 people fell by 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #52,970 | -16.67% |
| Count | 444 | 391 | -11.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beagles
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Beagles surname bearers. While there was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage in either census year, the representation of individuals identifying as two or more races increased by 32.59%. Those identifying as White saw a slight increase from 85.59% in 2000 to 87.72% in 2010. However, both Hispanic and Black ethnic identities witnessed a decrease, with Hispanic representation falling by 31.78% and Black representation decreasing by 9.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.59% | 87.72% | 2.49% |
| Black | 7.66% | 6.91% | -9.79% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 3.07% | -31.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.79% | 32.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |