Explore the Family Name Nangle
The meaning of Nangle
Irish (Sligo): habitational name from Angle in Pembrokeshire, Wales, which is recorded as Angulo in 1291, le Angle in 1272–1301, and le Nangle in 1325. The initial N- results from misdivision of the Middle English prepositional phrase atten Angle (compare Angle). The surname, which was taken to Ireland by Normans from Pembrokeshire, has been Gaelicized as de Nógla. There has been considerable confusion with Nagle. History: Gilbert de Angulo was a Norman baron from Pembrokeshire, a follower of Strongbow, who went to Ireland in the 12th century. Members of the family held estates in County Cork and in Connacht. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
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How common is the last name Nangle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Nangle' has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,271 with a count of 968 individuals. By 2010, the rank had improved to 24,031 with an increase in count to 1,049 individuals. This represents a growth rate of about 8.37%. The proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.36 during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,271 | #24,031 | 0.99% |
| Count | 968 | 1,049 | 8.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nangle
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Nangle surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 92.98% in 2000 to 90.56% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic and Black. The percentage of Hispanics increased by 72.29%, while the Black population grew by 40.42%. It's also worth noting that a small fraction started identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander in 2010, while the percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased by about 45.97%. There was no reported change for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.98% | 90.56% | -2.6% |
| Black | 4.75% | 6.67% | 40.42% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 1.43% | 72.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 0.67% | -45.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |