Explore the Family Name Whiteeagle
The meaning of Whiteeagle
Native American (also White Eagle): translation into English of a personal name such as Lakota Sioux Waŋbli Ska, composed of waŋbli ‘eagle’ and ska ‘white’. See also Eagle 4.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whiteeagle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Whiteeagle has seen an increase in popularity over the past decade. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 45,735, but by 2010, it had climbed in rank to 40,371, marking an 11.73 percent increase. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a rise from 440 in 2000 to 542 in 2010, representing a 23.18 percent growth. Additionally, the proportion of people with the surname Whiteeagle per 100,000 increased by 12.5 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #40,371 | 11.73% |
| Count | 440 | 542 | 23.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.18 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whiteeagle
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Whiteeagle. The largest ethnic group identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, although its proportion decreased slightly from 82.73 percent in 2000 to 77.12 percent in 2010. Multiple races represented 7.27 percent in 2000 and increased to 9.23 percent in 2010. There was also a minor presence of White and Hispanic identities, both showing significant increases from 2000 to 2010. Notably, the data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities were suppressed or reported as zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 82.73% | 77.12% | -6.78% |
| Two or More Races | 7.27% | 9.23% | 26.96% |
| White | 6.59% | 9.23% | 40.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 4.43% | 50.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |