Explore the Family Name Bandel
The meaning of Bandel
1. South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a diminutive of Band. See also Bendel. 2. German: in some cases, a variant of Pandel, a pet form of the medieval personal name Pantaleon (see Pantaleo). 3. Altered form of Slovenian Bandelj: from an old, originally German (compare 2 above) pet derivative of the Latin personal name Pantaleon, or from Slovenian vernacular pet form of the old Italian personal name Bando of ancient Germanic origin (see Bandi). The surname in the form Bandel is found in Slovenia and Italy, too. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Zvi, Emanuel, Hyman, Meir.
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How common is the last name Bandel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bandel has slightly decreased over a ten-year period. In 2000, it was ranked 36,999 in terms of popularity and held a proportion of 0.21 per 100k. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 38,948 and its proportion had slipped to 0.19 per 100k, reflecting a decline of 5.27% and 9.52%, respectively. The count of individuals with the surname Bandel also marginally decreased from 568 in 2000 to 566 in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 0.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,999 | #38,948 | -5.27% |
| Count | 568 | 566 | -0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bandel
The ethnicity associated with the surname Bandel has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. White remains the predominant ethnic identity, though it saw a small decrease from 95.25% in 2000 to 90.99% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, jumping from 1.41% in 2000 to 4.77% in 2010. Additionally, there was a minor increase in the percentage of those claiming two or more races, moving from 1.76% to 2.12%. In 2010, the Black community also emerged within this surname group at 1.24%, where there was no previous recorded percentage in 2000. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 90.99% | -4.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 4.77% | 238.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 2.12% | 20.45% |
| Black | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |