Explore the Family Name Neagle
The meaning of Neagle
Irish (Clare): variant of Nagle, from Mac an Óglaigh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neagle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Neagle has observed slight fluctuations over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 19,537, slipping to 20,458 by 2010, marking a drop of 4.71%. Despite this marginal decline in rank, the number of individuals bearing the Neagle name actually increased from 1,278 in 2000 to 1,298 in 2010, an uptick of 1.56%. However, when considering proportion per 100k people, the prevalence of the Neagle surname decreased by 6.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,537 | #20,458 | -4.71% |
| Count | 1,278 | 1,298 | 1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.44 | -6.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neagle
In terms of ethnicity, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those with the Neagle surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped significantly from 0.78% to 0.46%, experiencing a 41.03% decrease. There was a minor reduction for those identifying as having two or more ethnicities, falling from 1.56% to 1.23%. The white demographic remained predominant but also witnessed a small decrease from 94.05% to 92.22%. Interestingly, the Hispanic segment experienced a slight decrease of 1.48%, while the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native segments saw substantial increases of 259.57% and 117.27% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 92.22% | -1.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.1% | 2.39% | 117.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2% | -1.48% |
| Black | 0.47% | 1.69% | 259.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.23% | -21.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0.46% | -41.03% |