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

Eagles, 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 Eagles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eagles in America

Eagles is the 26471st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eagles surname appeared 922 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 Eagles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eagles 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 Eagles

The surname Eagles is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "Ealu" meaning "ale" or "beer", combined with a topographic suffix denoting a place where these beverages were brewed or sold. The earliest recorded spelling of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "de Ealgard", referring to a place in Warwickshire.

In the 12th century, the name evolved into various forms such as "Algard", "Alegard", and "Alegar". These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and scribal errors in transcribing the name. Over time, the name eventually transformed into its modern spelling of "Eagles".

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this surname was John de Algard, who was mentioned in the Curia Regis Rolls of Staffordshire in 1203. Another notable figure was Sir William Eagles, a knight from Derbyshire who lived during the reign of King Edward III (1327-1377).

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Eagles surname became more widespread throughout England, particularly in the counties of Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire. The name was also found in various parish records, such as baptisms, marriages, and burials.

A prominent figure in the 17th century was Sir William Eagles (1609-1677), a Member of Parliament for Derbyshire and a staunch Royalist during the English Civil War. In the 18th century, John Eagles (1698-1784) was a renowned English clergyman and author who served as the Bishop of Bangor.

Another notable bearer of the Eagles surname was Sir Walter Eagles (1807-1882), a British lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General of the Duchy of Lancaster. In the 20th century, Sir Walter Malcolm Eagles (1879-1946) was a highly decorated British Army officer who fought in both World Wars and received the Distinguished Service Order.

Overall, the surname Eagles has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval England, where it originated as a topographic name associated with the brewing and selling of ale. Throughout the centuries, individuals with this surname have made significant contributions in various fields, including politics, religion, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eagles

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

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

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