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

Begle, 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 Begle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Begle in America

Begle is the 79338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Begle surname appeared 240 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 Begle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Begle 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 Begle

The surname BEGLE is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "beag," meaning a ring or bracelet, suggesting that the name may have been an occupational name for a maker or seller of rings or bracelets.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Beghel." This entry provides evidence that the name was already in use in England by the late 11th century.

During the 13th century, the name was often spelled as "Beghele" or "Beghelay," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time. It is possible that the name was also influenced by the Old French word "beugler," meaning to bellow or roar, which could have been used as a nickname for someone with a loud voice.

In the 14th century, the surname began to take on its more modern spelling of "BEGLE." This can be seen in records from Lincolnshire, where a certain John BEGLE was mentioned in a document dated 1327.

One notable bearer of the name was Sir Thomas BEGLE (1458-1521), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Yorkshire. He was known for his involvement in the Wars of the Roses and his support for the House of Lancaster.

Another prominent figure was Mary BEGLE (1570-1638), who was accused of witchcraft during the infamous Pendle witch trials in Lancashire. Despite being acquitted, her name became closely associated with the events.

In the 17th century, the BEGLE name spread to various parts of England, including Berkshire, where John BEGLE (1621-1687) was a respected local landowner and magistrate.

The name also has ties to the village of Beighton, located in Derbyshire. It is believed that the place name "Beighton" may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in that region.

Other notable individuals with the surname BEGLE include William BEGLE (1738-1809), a prominent industrialist from Birmingham who played a significant role in the development of the city's metalworking industry, and Elizabeth BEGLE (1792-1872), a renowned author and poet from Suffolk.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Begle

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

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

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