Explore the Family Name Feagans
The meaning of Feagans
Irish: variant of Fagan, with English excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Feagans in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Feagans is not particularly common in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 33,206th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 33,450th position, a decrease of 0.73%. However, during that same period, the actual number of people with this surname increased from 649 in 2000 to 682 in 2010, a growth of 5.08%. The proportion of the population carrying this surname per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 4.17%, from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,206 | #33,450 | -0.73% |
| Count | 649 | 682 | 5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feagans
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Feagans surname was predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 94.92% of those bearing the surname were identified as White, which slightly increased to 95.31% by 2010. The occurrence of the surname among individuals who identify as Black rose from 1.69% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010, while its presence among individuals identifying with Hispanic ethnicity grew by 27.17%. There was a notable decrease within the 'Two or more races' category, where the percentage dropped from 1.85% in 2000 to just 1.03% in 2010. No Feagans were categorized as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 95.31% | 0.41% |
| Black | 1.69% | 2.05% | 21.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.17% | 27.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 1.03% | -44.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |