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

Eagon, 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 Eagon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eagon in America

Eagon is the 55962nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eagon surname appeared 366 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 Eagon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eagon 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 Eagon

The surname Eagon is believed to have originated in Ireland, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Gaelic word "éigean," which means "force" or "compulsion," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was perceived as forceful or unyielding.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Eagon can be found in various Irish manuscripts and historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable example is the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of Irish history compiled in the early 17th century, which mentions individuals bearing the surname Eagon.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Eagon name was predominantly concentrated in counties like Galway, Mayo, and Sligo in the western part of Ireland. The name was also found in County Donegal in the northwest, where it may have been influenced by the Scottish Gaelic form of the name, "Eagain."

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Eagon was Patrick Eagon, born around 1580 in County Mayo. He was a prominent landowner and local chieftain who played a significant role in the Irish Rebellion of 1641 against English rule.

In the late 18th century, a noteworthy figure named John Eagon (1738-1804) emerged from County Galway. He was a successful merchant and landowner who contributed to the economic development of the region.

Moving into the 19th century, a renowned scholar and teacher named Michael Eagon (1819-1892) hailed from County Sligo. He was instrumental in preserving and promoting Irish language and culture during a time of significant social and political change in Ireland.

Another notable individual was Bridget Eagon (1845-1923), born in County Mayo. She was a pioneering figure in the Irish nationalist movement and played an active role in advocating for Irish independence from British rule.

In the early 20th century, James Eagon (1892-1964), a native of County Donegal, made significant contributions to the field of agriculture. He developed innovative farming techniques and played a pivotal role in modernizing agricultural practices in Ireland.

While the surname Eagon may have originated in Ireland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and diaspora. However, its roots and historical significance remain closely tied to the Irish culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eagon

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

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

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