Explore the Family Name Kagle
The meaning of Kagle
Americanized form of German Kegel, Kagel, or Kögel (see Kogel).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kagle in the United States?
The surname Kagle, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name moved up from 64,008 to 61,585, indicating a positive shift in its prevalence. The number of individuals carrying the last name Kagle also rose by 12.03%, from 291 in 2000 to 326 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion of Kagle among every 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #61,585 | 3.79% |
| Count | 291 | 326 | 12.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kagle
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kagle, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The overwhelming majority of those with the Kagle surname identified as White, growing from 94.50% in 2000 to 96.32% in 2010. Notably, no individuals identifying as Black or Hispanic carried the surname Kagle in 2010, a drop from 1.72% and 3.09% respectively in 2000. The data also shows the appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races carrying the surname in 2010, which did not exist in 2000. No Kagles identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 96.32% | 1.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.72% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |