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

Beegle, 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 Beegle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beegle in America

Beegle is the 16395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beegle surname appeared 1,755 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 Beegle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beegle 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 Beegle

The surname Beegle is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era, specifically the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "bægel," which referred to a ring-shaped bread or a bracelet. This term later evolved into the more recognizable "bagel" used today.

In its earliest recorded form, the name appeared as "Bageler" or "Bagheler" in various historical documents, indicating a connection to a baker or a seller of ring-shaped bread. The surname's evolution over time saw variations such as "Beigler," "Baygheller," and eventually "Beegle."

One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire from 1198, where a certain William Bageler was mentioned. This record provides evidence of the surname's existence during the late 12th century.

By the 13th century, the name had spread across various regions of England, with records indicating individuals bearing the surname in counties like Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset. Notable examples include John Beigler, who was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1327, and Richard Baygheller, mentioned in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Somerset in 1378.

In the 15th century, the name gained further prominence with the birth of William Beegle (c. 1420-1492), a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. His descendants continued to reside in the area for generations, contributing to the local community and economy.

Another notable individual was Thomas Beegle (1564-1638), a scholar and theologian who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick, Warwickshire. His work on religious texts and sermons garnered him recognition within ecclesiastical circles of the time.

During the 17th century, the Beegle surname found its way across the Atlantic, with several bearers of the name immigrating to the American colonies. One such individual was John Beegle (1635-1712), who settled in Pennsylvania and established a successful farming community known as Beegle's Acres.

The 18th century witnessed the birth of Elizabeth Beegle (1728-1804), a renowned midwife and herbalist in the colony of Virginia. Her expertise in traditional medicine and her compassionate care for mothers and infants earned her a respected reputation among the local populace.

As the centuries progressed, the Beegle surname continued to spread across various regions, with families bearing the name making significant contributions in diverse fields, including agriculture, education, and civic leadership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beegle

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

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

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