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

Negley, 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 Negley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Negley in America

Negley is the 24031st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Negley surname appeared 1,049 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 Negley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Negley 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 Negley

The surname Negley is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Baden-Württemberg. It likely derived from the Old German word "neglin," which means "small nail" or "peg." This could suggest that the name may have been an occupational surname for a nail maker or someone involved in a related trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the records of the town of Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg, dating back to the 16th century. In these records, the name is spelled as "Neglin" or "Negling."

In the 17th century, the name appears in various church records and tax rolls throughout the region of Baden-Württemberg, indicating that the family had established itself in the area.

One notable person with the surname Negley was Jacob Negley, who was born in 1801 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He served as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War and played a significant role in the Battle of Stones River in 1862-1863.

Another prominent figure was James S. Negley, born in 1826 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He was a Union army officer during the Civil War and served as a brigadier general, participating in several major battles, including the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863.

In the 19th century, the name Negley appeared in various records and documents throughout Germany and the United States, as many individuals with this surname immigrated to North America during this period.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Negley in the United States was Jacob Negley, who was born in 1724 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He was a farmer and landowner, and his family played a role in the early settlement of the region.

Another notable figure was William Negley, born in 1813 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a successful businessman and entrepreneur, and he served as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the Civil War.

The name Negley has also been associated with several place names, such as Negley Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which was named after the Negley family, who owned land in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Negley

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

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

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