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

Begly, 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 Begly surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Begly in America

Begly is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Begly surname appeared 142 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 Begly.

We can also compare 2010 data for Begly 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 Begly

The surname BEGLY has its origins in England, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "beg" and "leah," which together mean "a meadow or lea suitable for grazing." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to an area or settlement inhabited by those who kept livestock.

The earliest recorded instance of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "de Beggheleye." This entry refers to a landowner named Richard de Beggheleye, residing in the county of Staffordshire. Similarly, the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 mention a John de Beggheley from the same region.

During the 14th century, the name evolved into various spellings, such as "Beggeley," "Beggely," and "Beggelie," reflecting the regional dialects and scribal variations of the time. It is also worth noting that the name shares similarities with place names like Bagley, a village in Shropshire, and Beguildy, a community in Powys, Wales.

One of the earliest prominent figures bearing the BEGLY name was Sir Thomas Begly (c. 1490-1558), a Member of Parliament for Staffordshire during the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI. He was known for his staunch support of the Protestant Reformation and his role in the dissolution of the monasteries.

Another notable individual was John Begly (1628-1698), a renowned English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of St. Andrew's Church in Norwich. His works, including "The Practical Divinity of the Church of England" (1686), were widely read and influential during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, William Begly (1737-1809) gained recognition as a prominent architect and surveyor. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the Adelphi Terrace and the Royal Opera House.

Moving into the 19th century, the name is associated with Mary Anne Begly (1813-1891), a British author and advocate for women's education. Her works, such as "The Influence of Women on the Progress of Knowledge" (1858), addressed the importance of educational opportunities for women.

Lastly, Sir Arthur Begly (1865-1934) was a distinguished British military officer who served in the Boer War and World War I. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Throughout its history, the surname BEGLY has maintained a strong presence in England, particularly in the counties of Staffordshire, Shropshire, and the surrounding areas. Its roots can be traced back to the early medieval period, and it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, clergymen, authors, architects, and military officers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Begly

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

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

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