Explore the Family Name Eaglin
The meaning of Eaglin
English: possibly a variant of Eagle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eaglin in the United States?
The surname Eaglin has seen a modest increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 17,719, but by 2010, it climbed to 16,944—an increase in rank of approximately 4.37%. Additionally, the number of individuals with the Eaglin surname also increased from 1,458 in 2000 to 1,678 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 15.09%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also rose slightly from 0.54 to 0.57.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,719 | #16,944 | 4.37% |
| Count | 1,458 | 1,678 | 15.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.57 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eaglin
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Eaglin surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying as White increased from 26.13% to 29.62%, and the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, from 1.58% to 2.68%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Black decreased from 69.27% to 64.24%. Individuals identifying as of two or more races experienced a slight increase from 2.47% to 2.74%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.27% | 64.24% | -7.26% |
| White | 26.13% | 29.62% | 13.36% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 2.74% | 10.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.68% | 69.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |