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

Naugle, 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 Naugle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naugle in America

Naugle is the 9503rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naugle surname appeared 3,420 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Naugle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naugle 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 Naugle

The surname "NAUGLE" has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the old German word "nougel," which referred to a type of small nail or spike used in construction. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, given to someone who worked as a nailer or blacksmith.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to 1548. These records mention a "Hans Naugle," who was a master blacksmith and metalworker. The name also appears in various other German records from the 16th and 17th centuries, with spellings such as "Naugl," "Naugler," and "Naugel."

In the late 17th century, the name began to appear in regions of what is now modern-day Switzerland and Austria, indicating that members of the Naugle family had migrated from Germany to these neighboring areas. One notable individual from this period was Johann Naugle (1642-1712), a prominent clockmaker and jeweler from Bern, Switzerland.

As the centuries passed, the name spread to other parts of Europe, with some members of the Naugle family eventually making their way to the Americas. One of the earliest known individuals with the surname in America was Michael Naugle (1720-1804), a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania in the mid-18th century.

Throughout history, there have been several noteworthy individuals bearing the surname Naugle. These include:

1. Friedrich Naugle (1802-1879), a German philosopher and author known for his works on ethics and metaphysics.
2. Margaret Naugle (1876-1951), an American artist and painter renowned for her landscape paintings of the American West.
3. Johann Naugle (1845-1923), a German-born engineer and inventor who played a significant role in the development of early automobiles and internal combustion engines.
4. Charles Naugle (1887-1964), an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Naugle Grocery Company, one of the largest grocery store chains in the Midwest during the early 20th century.
5. Renata Naugle (1921-2005), a Polish-born author and novelist who wrote extensively about her experiences during World War II and the Holocaust.

While the exact origins of the surname "NAUGLE" may be debated, its history can be traced back several centuries, with roots firmly planted in the German-speaking regions of Europe. Over time, the name has spread across the globe, carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from philosophy and art to engineering and entrepreneurship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naugle

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

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

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