Explore the Family Name Feagan
The meaning of Feagan
Irish: variant of Fegan. See also Fagan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Feagan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Feagan has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Feagan was ranked 33,605 in terms of popularity and this fell to 35,395 in 2010, a drop of 5.33%. The count also saw a slight decrease from 640 in 2000 to 636 in 2010, signifying a -0.63 change. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 8.33%, going from 0.24 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,605 | #35,395 | -5.33% |
| Count | 640 | 636 | -0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feagan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Feagan surname identify as White, with a slight decrease in this group from 90.78% in 2000 to 89.78% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw a small increase from 4.69% to 5.19% over the same time period. Similarly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 1.56% to 1.73%. Interestingly, no Feagans identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year, while those identifying as Hispanic appeared for the first time in the 2010 census at 1.89%. Individuals identifying with two or more races were represented in 2000 at 1.72%, but this group was not represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.78% | 89.78% | -1.1% |
| Black | 4.69% | 5.19% | 10.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.56% | 1.73% | 10.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |