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

Egolf, 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 Egolf surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Egolf in America

Egolf is the 22573rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Egolf surname appeared 1,138 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 Egolf.

We can also compare 2010 data for Egolf 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 Egolf

The surname Egolf has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "egga," meaning "edge" or "corner," possibly referring to someone living on the edge of a settlement or near a prominent geographical feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Egolf can be found in the church records of the village of Geislingen in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, where a Hans Egolf was mentioned in 1567. The name also appeared in various other German regions, such as Saxony and Bavaria, during the 16th and 17th centuries.

The Egolf surname is sometimes associated with the town of Egolf in the Palatinate region of Germany, which may have served as a place of origin for some families bearing the name. However, the connection between the surname and the town is not definitively established.

One notable individual with the surname Egolf was Johann Christoph Egolf (1696-1768), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister (music director) at the court of Hesse-Darmstadt. His compositions for organ and chamber ensembles were highly regarded during his time.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Egolf (1820-1893), a German-American artist and lithographer who emigrated to the United States in the mid-19th century. He is known for his detailed lithographic depictions of various cities and landscapes in the American West.

In the United States, the surname Egolf can be traced back to the early 18th century, with some of the earliest recorded instances being found in Pennsylvania and Maryland. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jacob Egolf, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1717.

A notable American with the surname Egolf was Charles Egolf (1901-1990), a businessman and philanthropist from Oklahoma. He co-founded the Egolf Trailer Leasing Company, which became one of the largest trailer rental companies in the United States.

Another individual of note was Robert Egolf (1929-2012), an American actor and playwright who appeared in numerous stage productions, television shows, and films throughout his career, including roles in "The Sting" and "The Buddy Holly Story."

While the Egolf surname is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and multiple countries, reflecting the diverse journeys and contributions of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Egolf

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

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

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