Explore the Family Name Eagleson
The meaning of Eagleson
Scottish: altered form of Eaglesham, a habitational name from a parish and former barony so named in Renfrewshire.
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How common is the last name Eagleson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eagleson experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 21,469 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had slipped to rank 22,026, reflecting a change of -2.59%. The number of people with the Eagleson surname, however, did see a small increase during this period, rising from 1,135 in 2000 to 1,177 in 2010, which represents a growth rate of 3.7%. The proportion of individuals named Eagleson per 100,000 population also decreased by -4.76% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,469 | #22,026 | -2.59% |
| Count | 1,135 | 1,177 | 3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.4 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eagleson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Eagleson has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of the Eaglesons identified themselves as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 91.54% in 2000 to 89.72% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, those claiming two or more ethnicities increased by 11.35%, and the Hispanic category witnessed the most significant growth at 26.87%. The percentage of Black individuals with the Eagleson surname marginally declined by -3.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.54% | 89.72% | -1.99% |
| Hispanic | 3.35% | 4.25% | 26.87% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 2.55% | 11.35% |
| Black | 2.03% | 1.95% | -3.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |