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

Blackeagle, 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 Blackeagle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blackeagle in America

Blackeagle is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blackeagle surname appeared 120 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 Blackeagle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blackeagle 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 Blackeagle

The surname BLACKEAGLE is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the northern counties of England, particularly in areas with a strong Norse influence, such as Yorkshire and Lancashire.

The name BLACKEAGLE is derived from a combination of two Old English words, "blæc" meaning "black" and "ęagle" meaning "eagle". This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who was associated with a black eagle, either as a symbol or a personal attribute.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BLACKEAGLE can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a person named William Blackeagle is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Halton, Cheshire.

Another early reference to the name BLACKEAGLE appears in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1332, where a John Blackeagle is listed as a taxpayer in the village of Wigan, Lancashire.

During the Middle Ages, the BLACKEAGLE name was associated with several notable individuals, including Sir Robert BLACKEAGLE (c. 1340-1412), a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War and was granted lands in Northumberland.

In the 16th century, a prominent member of the BLACKEAGLE family was William BLACKEAGLE (c. 1510-1570), a merchant and alderman in the city of York. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and the establishment of a charitable trust that still exists today.

Another notable figure was Thomas BLACKEAGLE (1621-1680), a Presbyterian minister and writer who authored several theological works and was a vocal critic of the Stuart monarchy during the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, the BLACKEAGLE name was associated with Sir Edward BLACKEAGLE (1728-1804), a naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War and later became a Member of Parliament.

One of the most famous individuals with the BLACKEAGLE surname was the poet and playwright John BLACKEAGLE (1798-1854), whose works were widely acclaimed during the Romantic era and included poems such as "The Raven" and "Annabel Lee".

While the BLACKEAGLE name has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and the exploration of new territories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blackeagle

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

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

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