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

Feagle, 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 Feagle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Feagle in America

Feagle is the 60790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Feagle surname appeared 331 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 Feagle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Feagle 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 Feagle

The surname Feagle is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "foegl," which means "fowl" or "bird." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational name for someone who worked with birds, such as a poulterer or a falconer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Feagle can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire from the year 1195, where a certain Robert Feugle is mentioned. This spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various forms, including Fougel, Fougle, and Fugel, as recorded in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire and the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire. These records showcase the diversity of spellings that existed during that era.

The name Feagle is also associated with certain place names in England. For instance, the village of Fugglestone in Wiltshire may have derived its name from the surname, indicating a possible connection between the name and a particular location.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Feagle include John Feagle, a prominent merchant from Bristol who lived in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was William Feagle, a renowned botanist from London, who lived from 1650 to 1715 and made significant contributions to the study of plants.

In the 18th century, the name Feagle gained recognition with the birth of Thomas Feagle (1720-1792), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Mary Feagle (1835-1911), a celebrated author and poet whose works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime. Her collection of poems, titled "Feathered Verses," was particularly well-received.

Finally, in the early 20th century, James Feagle (1892-1968) made a name for himself as a pioneering aviator and one of the first individuals to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, paving the way for future advancements in aviation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Feagle

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

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

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