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

TwoEagle, 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 TwoEagle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of TwoEagle in America

TwoEagle is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The TwoEagle surname appeared 127 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 TwoEagle.

The history of the last name TwoEagle

The surname TWOEAGLE is believed to have originated in the Native American Sioux tribe during the late 17th century. It is derived from the Sioux language and is a translation of the phrase "Núŋpa Wakíŋyaŋ," which means "two eagles." The name was likely given to a prominent warrior or leader who was known for their bravery and strength, with the eagle being a symbol of courage and power in Sioux culture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TWOEAGLE can be found in the historical records of the French-Canadian fur traders who interacted with the Sioux tribes in the late 1600s. These records mention a Sioux chief named "Deux Aigles" (French for "two eagles"), who was renowned for his military prowess and negotiating skills.

In the early 19th century, the name TWOEAGLE appears in the journals of Lewis and Clark, the famous American explorers who documented their encounters with various Native American tribes during their expedition across the western United States. They mention a Sioux warrior named "Two Eagle" who served as a guide and interpreter for their expedition.

During the American Civil War, a notable figure named John TWOEAGLE (1835-1917) served as a scout and interpreter for the Union Army. He was a member of the Hunkpapa Sioux tribe and played a crucial role in facilitating communication between the army and the Native American tribes in the western territories.

Another prominent individual with the surname TWOEAGLE was Chief Joseph TWOEAGLE (1868-1953), a leader of the Oglala Sioux tribe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his efforts to preserve the Sioux language, culture, and traditions, and was instrumental in establishing the first Native American reservation school in South Dakota.

In the early 20th century, the name TWOEAGLE gained wider recognition when a Lakota Sioux warrior named Crazy Horse was referred to as "Tȟašúŋke Witkó" or "His Horse is Crazy" in the Lakota language. This was sometimes translated as "TWOEAGLE" by early English-speaking settlers, although it was not his actual surname.

While the surname TWOEAGLE has its roots in Native American culture, over time it has become more widely adopted by individuals of various backgrounds, particularly in the United States and Canada. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Sioux tribes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name TwoEagle

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

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 TwoEagle 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.

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

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