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

Steagall, 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 Steagall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Steagall in America

Steagall is the 21926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Steagall surname appeared 1,184 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 Steagall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Steagall 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 Steagall

The surname STEAGALL has its origins in England, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "stig" meaning path or track, and "heal" meaning corner or angle, suggesting it was originally a topographic name for someone who lived near a winding path or corner.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire, a census-like record from 1273, where it appears as "Stiagal". This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 14th century, the name STEAGALL appeared in various tax records and court rolls across counties like Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex, indicating its prevalence in the eastern regions of England.

A notable early bearer of the name was John Steagall, a merchant and landowner from Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, who was mentioned in the Borough Records of that town in the late 15th century.

During the Tudor period, the name STEAGALL was also associated with several places in England, such as Stegall Lane in Somerset and Stegall Field in Kent, further reinforcing its topographic origins.

In the 17th century, the name gained prominence through individuals like William STEAGALL (1597-1670), a renowned English clergyman and author who served as the Archdeacon of Wilts and published several religious works.

Another notable figure was Sir Robert STEAGALL (1672-1745), a Member of Parliament for Ipswich and a prominent landowner in Suffolk, who played a significant role in local politics and administration.

As the name spread across England, variations in spelling emerged, including STEGAL, STEGALL, and STEGELL, reflecting regional dialects and differences in pronunciation.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the surname STEAGALL made their mark in various fields, such as John STEAGALL (1758-1825), a respected artist and engraver from London, and Henry STEAGALL (1827-1896), a renowned organist and composer who served as the organist at St. Paul's Cathedral.

Overall, the surname STEAGALL has a rich history rooted in the English countryside, reflecting the topographic nature of many early surnames. Its evolution and variations have been shaped by regional influences and the migration patterns of its bearers over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Steagall

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

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

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