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

Reagle, 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 Reagle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reagle in America

Reagle is the 25659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reagle surname appeared 961 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 Reagle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reagle 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 Reagle

The surname Reagle is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Buckinghamshire, where it was initially spelled Regall or Reggall.

This name is thought to have derived from the Old English word "regol," which means "rule" or "ruler." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been individuals who held positions of authority or played a significant role in governing a community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Reagle surname can be found in the parish records of Little Missenden, Buckinghamshire, where a John Reggall was mentioned in 1567. The name also appears in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1673, where a William Regall is listed as a resident of the village of Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, variations of the spelling emerged, including Reagle, Regle, and Regal. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping practices during that time.

Notable individuals with the Reagle surname include:

1. William Reagle (1735-1811), a farmer and landowner in Frederick County, Maryland, who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
2. Sarah Reagle (1799-1884), an early settler in Preble County, Ohio, and a renowned quilter whose works are now preserved in the Ohio Historical Society.
3. John Reagle (1823-1902), a prominent businessman and philanthropist in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, who contributed significantly to the establishment of the Harrisburg Public Library.
4. Reverend Samuel Reagle (1846-1912), a Baptist minister and author from West Virginia, who wrote several books on religious topics.
5. Mary Reagle Briggs (1885-1968), an American educator and writer who authored several children's books and worked tirelessly to improve educational opportunities in rural areas.

While the Reagle surname may not appear in renowned historical documents like the Domesday Book, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the English countryside, particularly in Buckinghamshire. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this name have contributed to various fields, from farming and business to education and religion, leaving an indelible mark on the communities they called home.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reagle

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

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

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