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

Eagar, 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 Eagar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eagar in America

Eagar is the 39419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eagar surname appeared 558 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 Eagar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eagar 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 Eagar

The surname Eagar is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "éagair" which means "to arrange" or "to put in order". This name originated in Ireland sometime in the Middle Ages, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries.

The earliest known bearers of the name Eagar resided in County Mayo, located in the province of Connacht in the west of Ireland. It is believed that the name may have initially referred to someone who held an administrative or organizational role within their community or clan.

Historical records show that the name Eagar appeared in various Irish manuscripts and annals from the 14th century onwards. One notable individual was Tadhg Og Eagar, a poet and scribe who lived in the late 15th century and was known for his contributions to Irish literature.

In the 16th century, the name Eagar was recorded in the Fiants of the Tudor Monarchs, which were legal documents issued by the English Crown in Ireland. This suggests that the family had gained a certain level of prominence and recognition during this period.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Eagar has been spelled in various ways, including Egar, Eager, and Eagor. These variations likely occurred due to regional dialectal differences and the inconsistencies in record-keeping practices at the time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Eagar was Domhnall Eagar, who lived in County Mayo in the late 16th century. He was a notable chieftain and landowner in the region.

Another notable figure was Seán Eagar, a poet and writer who was born in County Mayo in the late 17th century. He is known for his contributions to Irish literature and his efforts in preserving the Irish language and culture.

In the 18th century, Tadhg Eagar, a renowned scholar and historian, was born in County Mayo. He authored several works on Irish history and folklore, and his writings provided valuable insights into the life and customs of the time.

During the 19th century, Séamus Eagar, a prominent political activist and journalist, was born in County Mayo. He played a significant role in the Irish independence movement and advocated for the rights of the Irish people.

Another notable individual with the surname Eagar was Máire Eagar, a celebrated Irish author and playwright who lived in the early 20th century. Her works explored themes of Irish identity, culture, and the struggles of rural life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eagar

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

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

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