Explore the Family Name Phagan
The meaning of Phagan
Irish: variant of Fagan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Phagan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Phagan saw minimal change between 2000 and 2010. While the rank slid slightly from 41,596 to 41,886, indicating a marginal decline in usage, the count of individuals with this surname actually experienced an increase of approximately 5.27%, moving from 493 to 519. The proportion per 100k remained stable over the decade at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,596 | #41,886 | -0.7% |
| Count | 493 | 519 | 5.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phagan
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also presents interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Phagan. The most significant changes were seen within the Hispanic and Black categories, witnessing increases of 185.21% and 66.01% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White with the surname Phagan decreased by around 6.25%. Additionally, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of people of mixed ethnicity while the proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.49% | 86.71% | -6.25% |
| Black | 4.06% | 6.74% | 66.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 4.05% | 185.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 1.54% | -15.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |