2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Eaglestar
A symbolic surname representing auspicious traits or accomplishments.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Eaglestar. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eaglestar surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Eaglestar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eaglestar, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 68.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.8%) and Hispanic (10.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eaglestar
The surname EAGLESTAR is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated as a descriptive surname, referring to a person who lived near a prominent landmark or natural feature resembling an eagle or star.
The earliest known record of the surname EAGLESTAR can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire, England, dating back to 1592. In this entry, a certain John EAGLESTAR is mentioned as a landowner and farmer.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the EAGLESTAR surname spread across various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire. It is possible that some variations in spelling, such as EAGLESTRE or EGLESTARRE, existed during this period.
One notable bearer of the EAGLESTAR name was William EAGLESTAR (1679-1744), a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several churches and grand estates in the Midlands region of England. His masterpiece is considered to be the Eaglestone Manor, a grand country house built for the Earl of Pembroke in 1721.
Another historical figure of note was Elizabeth EAGLESTAR (1756-1832), a prominent educator and advocate for women's education. She founded one of the first boarding schools for girls in London, which gained a reputation for providing a well-rounded curriculum and fostering intellectual curiosity among its students.
In the late 18th century, a branch of the EAGLESTAR family emigrated to the American colonies, where they settled in the state of Virginia. One of their descendants, James EAGLESTAR (1814-1887), became a respected lawyer and served as a judge in the local county court.
During the 19th century, the EAGLESTAR surname also appeared in various parts of Canada, particularly in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. A notable Canadian bearer of the name was Robert EAGLESTAR (1862-1932), a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city of Toronto.
Throughout its history, the EAGLESTAR surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including artists, writers, politicians, and military leaders. While its exact origins remain shrouded in some mystery, the name has endured as a reflection of the rich cultural heritage and history of England and the broader English-speaking world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eaglestar
Among Census respondents with the surname Eaglestar, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 68.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.8%) and Hispanic (10.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Eaglestar bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Eaglestar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- American Indian and Alaska Native68.3% · 82
- Two or more races15.8% · 19
- Hispanic or Latino10.0% · 12
- White5.0% · 6
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eaglestar
Eaglestar appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+6 bearers (+5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,171 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.3%) | Up 3,171 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Eaglestar surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #142,049 | 2.2% |
| Count | 114 | 120 | 5.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eaglestar bearers went from 114 to 120 (+5.3% change). The surname moved up 3,171 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #142,049.
FAQ
Eaglestar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eaglestar?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Eaglestar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Eaglestar?
Eaglestar ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Eaglestar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Eaglestar.
Has Eaglestar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eaglestar went from 114 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 6 (+5.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #145,220 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Eaglestar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eaglestar, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 68.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.8%) and Hispanic (10.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
American Indian/Alaska Native is the largest self-reported group for the surname Eaglestar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 68.3% (82 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eaglestar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are American Indian/Alaska Native (68.3%), Two or More Races (15.8%), Hispanic (10.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Eaglestar (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Eaglestar mean?
A symbolic surname representing auspicious traits or accomplishments. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Eaglestar (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Eaglestar?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.