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

Eagleson, 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 Eagleson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eagleson in America

Eagleson is the 22026th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eagleson surname appeared 1,177 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 Eagleson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eagleson 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 Eagleson

The surname Eagleson is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated as a habitational name, derived from a place called Eaglesham, located in the county of Renfrewshire, Scotland. The name is a combination of the Old English words "eagle" and "ham," meaning "homestead" or "village of the eagle."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Eaglesham." This ancient record reveals that the name was already in use during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.

In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sir William Eagleson, a prominent knight who fought alongside King Edward I in the Scottish Wars of Independence. His bravery and loyalty earned him lands and titles, solidifying the Eagleson name in medieval English history.

During the 16th century, the name underwent several spelling variations, including Eagleshame, Eaglesholm, and Eaglisham, reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects. One notable figure from this era was John Eagleson (1523-1591), a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Cambridge.

In the 17th century, the name gained prominence in the American colonies as English settlers sought new opportunities across the Atlantic. One such individual was Thomas Eagleson (1640-1712), a Puritan who arrived in Massachusetts and later became a respected landowner and community leader.

The 19th century saw the rise of several notable Eaglesons, including Mary Eagleson (1824-1899), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, and James Eagleson (1857-1924), a successful businessman and philanthropist who founded the Eagleson Foundation, which continues to support charitable causes to this day.

Throughout its history, the Eagleson surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including soldiers, scholars, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. While its origins can be traced back to a small village in Scotland, the name has since spread across the globe, a testament to the resilience and adaptability of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eagleson

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

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

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