Explore the Family Name Eagerton
The meaning of Eagerton
English: variant of Edgerton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eagerton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eagerton has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Eagerton was ranked 71,610th most popular surname, with 254 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, the surname's rank had fallen to 94,730th. The total count of people with the surname Eagerton also decreased by approximately 24%, from 254 in 2000 to 193 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with the Eagerton surname per 100,000 population fell by 22.22% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #94,730 | -32.29% |
| Count | 254 | 193 | -24.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eagerton
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Eagerton, according to Decennial U.S. Census data, is primarily White ethnicity, accounting for over 90% in both 2000 and 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races also appear prominently in the data. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the surname Eagerton increased by 17.23% from 2000 to 2010, while those recognizing themselves as belonging to two or more races saw an increase of 57.87%. However, there were no individuals identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native who carried the Eagerton surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.16% | 90.67% | 0.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.54% | 4.15% | 17.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 3.11% | 57.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |