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

Egle, 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 Egle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Egle in America

Egle is the 41959th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Egle surname appeared 518 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 Egle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Egle 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 Egle

The surname EGLE is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Old High German word "egil," which means "sharp" or "pointed." This could suggest that the name may have been initially given to someone with a sharp or pointed physical feature, or perhaps an occupation involving sharp tools or weapons.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the EGLE surname can be found in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in the German state of Bavaria. In the 13th century, a family bearing the name Egle resided in this historic town, which was known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and defensive walls.

During the 15th century, the EGLE name appeared in various records and documents across different regions of Germany. In 1472, a merchant named Hans Egle was mentioned in the city archives of Nürnberg, one of the most prominent trading centers of the time.

As the centuries passed, the EGLE surname spread beyond Germany's borders. In the 16th century, a notable figure was Johann Philipp Egle, a Lutheran theologian and writer born in Zweibrücken in 1565. His works included commentaries on various biblical texts and theological treatises.

Another prominent individual was Christoph Egle, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1637 to 1710. He was known for his intricate copperplate engravings, many of which depicted religious scenes and portraits of notable figures of his time.

In the 19th century, the EGLE surname found its way to the United States through German immigration. One notable bearer of the name was William Henry Egle, a historian and author born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1830. He wrote extensively on the history of Pennsylvania and served as the state's librarian and archivist.

Throughout history, the EGLE surname has been associated with various professions and fields, from merchants and artisans to scholars and writers. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval German-speaking regions, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by generations of individuals with diverse backgrounds and accomplishments.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Egle

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

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

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