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

BigEagle, 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 BigEagle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of BigEagle in America

BigEagle is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The BigEagle surname appeared 215 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 BigEagle.

We can also compare 2010 data for BigEagle 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 BigEagle

The surname BIGEAGLE is of Native American origin, originating from the indigenous tribes of North America. It is an English translation of a name that likely originated in one of the Native American languages spoken by tribes across the continent.

The name BIGEAGLE is believed to have been first recorded in the late 17th or early 18th century, as European settlers and explorers began documenting their interactions with Native American tribes. It is possible that the name appeared in early colonial records, such as land deeds or treaties, as English translations of Native American names were often recorded.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname BIGEAGLE was Chief Big Eagle, a leader of the Skidi Pawnee tribe in the late 18th century. He was known for his role in negotiations with Spanish and American authorities in the region that would become Kansas and Nebraska.

Another notable figure with the BIGEAGLE surname was John Big Eagle, a member of the Oglala Lakota tribe who fought alongside Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876. He was renowned for his bravery and fighting skills during the conflict.

In the early 20th century, Charles Big Eagle (1892-1968) was a prominent member of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. He served as the Principal Chief of the Osage Nation from 1934 to 1942 and was instrumental in negotiating the tribe's rights and affairs with the United States government.

Mary Big Eagle (1907-1985), a member of the Sioux tribe, was a celebrated artist known for her traditional beadwork and quilting. Her work was exhibited in numerous museums and galleries, and she was recognized as a master of her craft.

Another BIGEAGLE of note was William Big Eagle (1923-2004), a Navajo Code Talker who served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He played a crucial role in transmitting coded messages that helped the Allied forces maintain secure communications.

While the BIGEAGLE surname is relatively uncommon in modern times, it holds a significant place in the history and culture of Native American tribes, representing the strength, courage, and resilience of those who carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name BigEagle

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

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

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