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

Egal, 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 Egal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Egal in America

Egal is the 52970th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Egal surname appeared 391 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 Egal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Egal 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 Egal

The surname "Egal" is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the northern regions of the country, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "egal," which means "equal" or "level." This name was likely given to someone who possessed a calm and even-tempered personality or lived in a flat, level area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Egal" can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions a landowner named Rannulfus Egal, who held estates in Normandy, France.

During the 13th century, the name "Egal" appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts, including the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Bertin, a collection of charters and documents related to the Abbey of Saint-Bertin in Saint-Omer, France. This document mentions a knight named Guillelmus Egal, who lived in the region around 1250.

In the 14th century, a notable figure with the surname "Egal" was Jean Egal, a French scholar and writer who was born in the town of Arras in 1315. He authored several works on philosophy and theology, and his writings were widely circulated throughout Europe during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual with the surname "Egal" was Pierre Egal, a French nobleman and military commander who lived during the 15th century. He played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War, serving under the French king Charles VII. Pierre Egal was known for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.

In the 16th century, a famous bearer of the name "Egal" was Jacques Egal, a French architect and sculptor who was born in Paris in 1525. He is best known for his work on the Château de Fontainebleau, where he contributed to the design and construction of several buildings and gardens.

As the name "Egal" spread throughout France and Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Egual," "Egal," and "Egalle." These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual scribes or record-keepers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Egal

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

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

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