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

Beagle, 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 Beagle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beagle in America

Beagle is the 10512th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beagle surname appeared 3,053 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Beagle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beagle 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 Beagle

The surname Beagle can be traced back to the Middle English era, originating in England during the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "beagol," which referred to a small, scent-hunting dog breed. This breed was particularly prized for its keen sense of smell and ability to track quarry through dense vegetation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Beagle can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1195, where a certain William Beagel was mentioned. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, given to individuals who bred or trained these hounds.

Over the centuries, various spellings of the name emerged, including Beagill, Beaghell, and Beaghil. These variations reflect the regional dialects and phonetic shifts that occurred across different parts of England.

In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sir John Beagle, a knight from Nottinghamshire who fought in the Barons' War against King Henry III. His legacy can be traced through historical accounts of the time, such as theChronicon Monastery de Bello.

During the Tudor period, the Beagle name gained prominence with the rise of Sir Thomas Beagle (1499-1567), a prominent politician and landowner in Warwickshire. He served as a Member of Parliament and was known for his support of the Protestant Reformation.

Another influential figure was Robert Beagle (1602-1683), a prominent Puritan clergyman and author from Hertfordshire. His works, such as "A Treatise on Christian Piety," were widely read and influential in shaping religious thought during the 17th century.

In the realm of exploration, Lieutenant Matthew Beagle (1767-1841) left his mark as a naval officer and surveyor who participated in several voyages of discovery, including the circumnavigation of Australia under the command of Captain Philip Parker King.

The Beagle name has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Beagle's Green in Hertfordshire and Beagle's Farm in Oxfordshire, further cementing its historical roots in the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beagle

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

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 Beagle 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 Beagle 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 Beagle was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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