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

Egli, 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 Egli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Egli in America

Egli is the 19348th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Egli surname appeared 1,398 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 Egli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Egli 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 Egli

The surname Egli originated in Switzerland, with its earliest known bearers hailing from the canton of Zurich in the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old High German word "egil," meaning "hedgehog" or "prickly creature." It's believed that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone with a prickly or spiky appearance or personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Egli name can be found in the medieval records of Zurich, where a certain Walther Egli was mentioned in a document dated 1297. In the 14th century, the Egli family was well-established in the village of Ober-Rieden, near Zurich, where they owned land and held positions of influence in the local community.

In the 15th century, the Egli name appeared in the Ratsmanuale, a historical record of the Zurich city council, indicating that members of the family had attained positions of political power and governance. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Hans Egli, who served as a member of the city council in Zurich from 1478 to 1492.

The Egli surname has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Johann Heinrich Egli (1742-1810), a Swiss theologian and author who wrote extensively on the history and reformation of the Swiss Reformed Church. Another was Johann Jakob Egli (1825-1896), a Swiss historian and archivist who made significant contributions to the study of Swiss history and culture.

In the realm of literature, the Egli name is connected to Eugen Egli (1842-1916), a Swiss writer and poet who was a prominent figure in the literary circles of his time. His works, which often explored themes of nature and rural life, were widely acclaimed and helped to establish him as a notable figure in Swiss literature.

Another noteworthy bearer of the Egli surname was Emil Egli (1848-1908), a Swiss architect and engineer who played a pivotal role in the development of modern architecture in Switzerland. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings, including the Swiss National Museum in Zurich and the Bernese Oberland Railway, which showcased his innovative and pioneering approach to design.

While the Egli name has its roots in Switzerland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by Swiss emigrants and their descendants. However, its historical significance and deep connections to Swiss culture and heritage remain an integral part of the surname's legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Egli

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

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

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