Eagle

Eagle Meaning & Origin

About Eagle
The surname Eagle is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "eagle," which refers to the majestic bird of prey. It is an occupational surname given to someone who either worked as a falconer, trained eagles, or had characteristics associated with the eagle, such as being noble, courageous, or having keen eyesight. The surname Eagle symbolizes strength, power, and a connection to nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Eagle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Eagle: 8,325
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,261
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.82

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Eagle based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Eagle is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKL
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E0240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈigəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eagle in Braille

Here's how to represent Eagle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Eagle in braille

How to sign the name Eagle using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Eagle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Eagle in sign language

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