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

Jagla, 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 Jagla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jagla in America

Jagla is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jagla surname appeared 257 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 Jagla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jagla 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 Jagla

The surname JAGLA has its origins in the Slavic region of Eastern Europe, specifically in modern-day Poland and the surrounding areas. It is believed to have emerged as early as the 12th century, derived from the Old Polish word "jagnię," meaning "lamb."

During the Middle Ages, many surnames were derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or personal traits. In the case of JAGLA, it is thought to have been initially used as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who worked with lambs or had a gentle, lamb-like demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JAGLA surname can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Krakow, where a man named Jan JAGLA was mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the name had already established itself as a recognizable surname by that time.

Another notable reference to the JAGLA name comes from the 16th century, when a Polish nobleman named Stanisław JAGLA was recorded as serving in the court of King Sigismund III Vasa. This indicates that the surname had gained some prominence and was associated with the gentry class during that period.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Michał JAGLA (1718-1792) rose to fame as a renowned military commander in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. His exploits and leadership during the various conflicts of that era earned him a place in the historical records.

Another noteworthy individual with the JAGLA surname was Franciszek JAGLA (1839-1903), a Polish writer and poet who played a significant role in the literary circles of his time. His works, which often explored themes of national identity and cultural heritage, have left a lasting impact on Polish literature.

Additionally, the JAGLA surname has been associated with several notable scientists and academics throughout history. One such individual was Józef JAGLA (1892-1972), a Polish physicist and professor who made significant contributions to the field of theoretical physics during the early 20th century.

As the JAGLA surname spread across Eastern Europe, it also found its way into other Slavic regions, including parts of modern-day Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia. While the spelling may have varied slightly in different regions, the roots of the name remained deeply tied to its Polish origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jagla

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

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

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