Explore the Family Name Phegley
The meaning of Phegley
Variant of Fegley, a surname of German or Swiss German origin.
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How common is the last name Phegley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Phegley has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 26,694th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 29,064th. This represents an 8.88% decrease in rank. In terms of actual counts, there were 858 individuals with the Phegley surname in 2000 and this number dropped to 816 by 2010, indicating a 4.9% decrease. The proportion of people named Phegley per 100,000 also decreased by 12.5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,694 | #29,064 | -8.88% |
| Count | 858 | 816 | -4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phegley
The ethnicity associated with the Phegley surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has remained predominantly White between 2000 and 2010, with a minor increase of 0.07%. In 2000, 96.74% of the Phegleys identified as White, rising marginally to 96.81% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a 13.16% increase, going from 1.52% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races fell by 29.52%, from 1.05% in 2000 to 0.74% in 2010. There was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 96.81% | 0.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 1.72% | 13.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 0.74% | -29.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |