Explore the Family Name Egle
The meaning of Egle
1. South German and Swiss German: from a short form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names composed with agi(l) ‘edge, point (of a sword)’; see Egli. 2. English (Staffordshire): variant of Eagle. The surname Egle is rare in Britain. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Astrid, Erik.
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How common is the last name Egle in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Egle saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,203, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 41,959 -- a change of -4.37%. The count of individuals with this surname slightly increased during the same period, from 513 in 2000 to 518 in 2010, marking a growth of 0.97%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 5.26%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,203 | #41,959 | -4.37% |
| Count | 513 | 518 | 0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Egle
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Egle also shifted during this decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.52% of people with this surname identified as White, and this number rose slightly to 96.14% by 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic also grew, from 1.75% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Black or having Asian/Pacific Islander affiliation in 2000, by 2010, 1.16% identified as Black and the category for Asian/Pacific Islander was suppressed due to privacy concerns. The categories for Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native were also suppressed in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.52% | 96.14% | 0.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 1.93% | 10.29% |
| Black | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |