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

Yagle, 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 Yagle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yagle in America

Yagle is the 74375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yagle surname appeared 260 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 Yagle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yagle 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 Yagle

The surname Yagle has its origins in Germany, dating back to the medieval period roughly around the 13th to 14th centuries. The name is believed to derive from the German word Jägel or Jägele, which itself may have roots in the Old Germanic word jagen, meaning to hunt. This indicates that the initial bearers of the surname were likely associated with hunting, perhaps as hunters or gamekeepers.

The earliest recorded examples of the surname Yagle can be traced back to various regions in southern Germany, especially in areas like Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. An early mention of a similar-sounding name appears in a 1357 document where a Hans Jegel is noted as a hunter in the service of a local baron. The name evolved over the centuries, with variations such as Jegel, Yägel, and Jägele appearing in different records.

One notable figure with the surname is Martin Yagle, a master carpenter born in 1450 who played a role in the construction of a significant church in Nuremberg, Germany in the late 15th century. His work is documented in the city’s municipal archives, wherein his craftsmanship received commendable mentions.

Another historical figure is Clara Yägle, born in 1503 and a resident of Augsburg. She earned a reputation as a skilled midwife, and her name appears in several municipal records pertaining to licenses and guild regulations from the mid-16th century.

In the late 1600s, Heinrich Yägle, born in 1621, served as an administrator to a prominent duke in Bavaria. His administrative skills were recorded in the duke's letters, which praised Heinrich for his financial acumen and loyalty.

The Yagle surname also appeared in America during the early 18th century. A Johan Peter Yagle, born in 1690, is documented as one of the early German settlers in Pennsylvania around 1720. His contributions to the local community can be found in town records where he served in various capacities, including that of a town council member.

Another significant individual is Wilhelm Yagle, born in 1783, a noted naturalist and explorer from Württemberg. His travels and botanical collections from the early 19th century were highly regarded and influenced subsequent generations of German botanists.

Throughout history, the Yagle name underwent several variations in spelling due to regional dialects and the passage of time. Despite its relatively rare occurrence, those who bore the name often held respectable positions in their communities, contributing to various trades and public services.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yagle

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

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

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