Explore the Family Name Feagin
The meaning of Feagin
Irish: variant of Fagan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Feagin in the United States?
The surname Feagin saw a moderate increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 12,127th most popular surname in the United States with 2,359 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had jumped to 11,801 indicating an increased prevalence of the surname. The count rose to 2,653, representing a 12.46% increase. This growth also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people seeing a slight increment from 0.87 to 0.9.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,127 | #11,801 | 2.69% |
| Count | 2,359 | 2,653 | 12.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.9 | 3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feagin
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Feagin, per the Decennial U.S. Census data, some shifts were noted between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 64.01% to 63.66%. There was also a small decrease in the Black category, dropping from 32.85% to 31.85%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races and Hispanic increased during this decade by 37.14% and 44.12% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.01% | 63.66% | -0.55% |
| Black | 32.85% | 31.85% | -3.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.96% | 44.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.92% | 37.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |