Find out how popular the last name Agle is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Agle.

Agle, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Agle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agle in America

Agle is the 67747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agle surname appeared 291 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Agle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agle to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Agle

The surname AGLE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English word "aegel," meaning "dweller by the oak trees." It may also have roots in the Middle English word "agle," meaning "icicle" or "ague," a fever or illness.

The earliest known record of the AGLE name can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Aegel" in various counties across England. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the country at the time of the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Agle," "Agel," and "Agill," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. These variations were common during that era due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

One notable bearer of the AGLE surname was John Agle, a Benedictine monk who lived in the late 14th century and authored several religious texts. Another early record is that of William Agle, a landowner in Warwickshire, who was mentioned in court rolls from the 15th century.

During the 16th century, the name AGLE was associated with several prominent families in various parts of England. One such family was the Agles of Staffordshire, who held land and estates in the region. Sir Thomas Agle (1515-1584) was a member of this family and served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, the AGLE surname was found in various parishes across the country, particularly in the counties of Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire. One notable figure from this period was Richard Agle (1612-1677), a Puritan clergyman and theologian who authored several religious works.

Another significant individual bearing the AGLE surname was Sir Henry Agle (1685-1754), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He was involved in various philanthropic endeavors and played a role in the development of the city of Bristol during the 18th century.

As the centuries passed, the AGLE surname continued to be found throughout England, with many bearers contributing to various fields, including agriculture, trade, and local governance. Some notable individuals included John Agle (1790-1865), a prominent farmer and agricultural reformer in Lincolnshire, and William Agle (1810-1889), a successful businessman and mayor of the town of Loughborough in Leicestershire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agle

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Agle.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Agle was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Agle has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Agle was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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