Explore the Family Name Eagleton
The meaning of Eagleton
English: variant of Eggleton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eagleton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eagleton showed a modest rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,432 in popularity but jumped to 24,075 by 2010, representing a 1.46% increase. The count of people with this last name also increased from 960 in 2000 to 1,046 in 2010, an 8.96% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly declined by 2.78%, moving from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,432 | #24,075 | 1.46% |
| Count | 960 | 1,046 | 8.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.35 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eagleton
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Eagleton, the Decennial U.S. Census provides some interesting shifts over the decade. In 2000, the predominant ethnicity was White, accounting for 68.13% of individuals with this surname. This percentage slightly decreased to 66.06% by 2010. People identifying as Black with this surname experienced an increase from 22.19% in 2000 to 26.77% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 3.96% to 2.20%. The percentages of American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 3.33% to 2.96%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.13% | 66.06% | -3.04% |
| Black | 22.19% | 26.77% | 20.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.33% | 2.96% | -11.11% |
| Two or More Races | 3.96% | 2.2% | -44.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |