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

Ragle, 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 Ragle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ragle in America

Ragle is the 22637th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ragle surname appeared 1,134 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 Ragle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ragle 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 Ragle

The surname Ragle is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "Ragil," which means "advice" or "counsel." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname, given to someone who was considered a wise or trustworthy advisor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ragle can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to the 14th century. These records mention a "Hans Ragle," who was a prominent merchant in the city during that time.

In the 15th century, there are references to a "Johannes Ragle" in the archives of the city of Regensburg, Germany. This individual was a respected scholar and theologian who taught at the local university.

During the 16th century, the Ragle name appeared in various historical documents across different regions of Germany, indicating that the family had spread throughout the country. One notable figure from this period was "Wilhelm Ragle" (1520-1589), a skilled craftsman and metalworker who created intricate decorative pieces for churches and noble households.

As the Ragle family continued to grow and disperse, some members emigrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. In the 18th century, there are records of a "Johann Ragle" (1745-1812) who was a farmer in the German-speaking community of Pennsylvania, United States.

Another prominent individual with the surname Ragle was "Friedrich Ragle" (1810-1879), a German philosopher and writer who published several works on ethics and political theory during the 19th century.

While the Ragle name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns over the centuries. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when it was likely derived from the Old German word "Ragil," reflecting its association with wisdom and advice.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ragle

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

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

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