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

Igl, 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 Igl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Igl in America

Igl is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Igl surname appeared 211 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 Igl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Igl 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 Igl

The surname "IGL" is believed to have originated in Germany during the late 15th century. It is likely derived from the Old German word "igil," which means "hedgehog." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone with a prickly or bristly appearance or personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Augsburg, Germany, where a man named Hans Igl was listed as a merchant in 1487. Additionally, the Igl family name appears in several other historical documents from the region, including land deeds and tax records from the 16th and 17th centuries.

While the name is predominantly German in origin, it has also been documented in other parts of Europe, such as Austria and Switzerland. This is likely due to migration and intermarriage between neighboring regions during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods.

One notable individual bearing the Igl surname was Johann Igl, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1618 to 1686. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and wrote several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.

Another historical figure with the Igl name was Maria Igl, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1752 to 1822. She was known for her intricate copper engravings and woodcuts, many of which depicted scenes from classical mythology and literature.

In the 19th century, the Igl name gained some prominence in the field of education. Friedrich Igl (1810-1879) was a German educator and author who wrote several influential textbooks on mathematics and science.

Moving into the 20th century, one of the most notable individuals with the Igl surname was Hans Igl (1901-1978), a German architect and urban planner. He was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic buildings and public spaces in Munich and other cities in Bavaria.

Throughout its long history, the Igl name has been associated with various professions and fields, from merchants and artisans to scholars and architects. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the name has since spread across Europe and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have left their mark on their respective communities and societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Igl

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

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

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