Explore the Family Name Eagon
The meaning of Eagon
Irish: variant of Egan. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Eagon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eagon has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Eagon was ranked 47,485th in terms of popularity and had 420 bearers across the United States. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 55,962 accompanied by a decrease in count to 366, marking a decline of 12.86% in the number of individuals bearing the name. Thus, the proportion per 100k also declined by 25.0%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #55,962 | -17.85% |
| Count | 420 | 366 | -12.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eagon
On the subject of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Eagon identify as white, comprising 95.71% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.72% in 2010. There's been an observed rise in the Hispanic segment, which increased by 72.03% from 1.43% in 2000 to 2.46% in 2010. Additionally, those identifying with two or more ethnicities and the black community have both seen a growth of 15.13%. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained steady at 0 for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 93.72% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.46% | 72.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.37% | 15.13% |
| Black | 1.19% | 1.37% | 15.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |