Explore the Family Name Engles
The meaning of Engles
1. English and Scottish: variant of English or Inglis. 2. Altered form of German and Dutch Engels. 3. French (mainly southern): variant of Angles. Some characteristic forenames: French Michel, Remi.
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How common is the last name Engles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Engles experienced a slight shift from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Engles was ranked 19,695th in terms of surname prevalence across the United States, slipping slightly to 19,814th in 2010. Despite the slight drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Engles surname increased by 7.19% during this period, from 1,266 in 2000 to 1,357 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion of people named Engles per 100,000 U.S. residents, there was a 2.13% decrease from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,695 | #19,814 | -0.6% |
| Count | 1,266 | 1,357 | 7.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.46 | -2.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Engles
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Engles, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting trends between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying as Engles are of White ethnicity, although their percentage declined slightly from 88.94% in 2000 to 87.10% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander population represented a small but significantly growing segment, increasing by 148.42% over the decade. The American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also saw growth, up 40% from 2000. Those identifying as Black or Hispanic saw modest increases in their percentages, while the group identifying with two or more races saw a decrease of 13.62%. It's important to note that exact numbers were suppressed (S) for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.94% | 87.1% | -2.07% |
| Black | 4.66% | 4.86% | 4.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 2.51% | 5.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.95% | 2.36% | 148.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 1.84% | -13.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.95% | 1.33% | 40% |