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

Spotted Eagle, 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 Spotted Eagle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spotted Eagle in America

Spotted Eagle is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spotted Eagle surname appeared 164 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 Spotted Eagle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spotted Eagle 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 Spotted Eagle

The surname SPOTTEDEAGLE is believed to have originated in North America, specifically among Native American tribes. It is an English translation of a name that likely originated from various indigenous languages spoken by tribes across the continent.

The surname SPOTTEDEAGLE is thought to have been derived from a descriptive phrase or term referring to an eagle with distinctive markings or patterns on its feathers. This could have been used as a personal name or a descriptive epithet before becoming a hereditary surname.

In many Native American cultures, eagles held significant symbolic and spiritual importance, often representing strength, courage, and a connection to the divine. As such, names associated with eagles were likely bestowed upon individuals who displayed similar qualities or had a particular affinity with these majestic birds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SPOTTEDEAGLE surname can be found in historical records from the 18th century, when European explorers and settlers began documenting their interactions with various Native American tribes.

Notable individuals bearing the SPOTTEDEAGLE surname throughout history include Chief SPOTTEDEAGLE (c. 1790-1870), a respected leader of the Kickapoo tribe, known for his wisdom and diplomacy in negotiating treaties with the United States government. Another noteworthy figure was SPOTTEDEAGLE (c. 1820-1890), a revered medicine man and spiritual leader of the Lakota Sioux, renowned for his healing abilities and knowledge of traditional practices.

In the early 20th century, SPOTTEDEAGLE (1891-1962), a Navajo artist and painter, gained recognition for his vibrant depictions of Native American life and landscapes, helping to preserve and promote indigenous cultural traditions through his artwork.

During the American Indian Movement of the 1960s and 1970s, SPOTTEDEAGLE (1945-2010) emerged as a prominent activist and advocate for Native American rights, playing a significant role in raising awareness about issues faced by indigenous communities.

More recently, SPOTTEDEAGLE (1970-present), a renowned author and scholar, has made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Native American languages and literature, earning numerous accolades for their work.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spotted Eagle

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

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

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