Explore the Family Name Fleagle
The meaning of Fleagle
Americanized form of German Flügel (see Fluegel).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fleagle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fleagle saw a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,389th and increased to rank 31,184th in 2010, marking a growth of 0.65 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 698 to 744, an increase of 6.59 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 3.85 percent, indicating that although more people bore this name, its share of the overall population declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,389 | #31,184 | 0.65% |
| Count | 698 | 744 | 6.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fleagle
Analyzing the ethnicity distribution of the surname Fleagle, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there are some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic identity associated with this surname is White, accounting for 95.27% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.16% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 15.19%, while Hispanic representation disappeared entirely by 2010. New appearances were made by Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, at 0.67% and 2.15% respectively. Black representation remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 95.16% | -0.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.58% | 1.34% | -15.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |