Explore the Family Name Bantel
The meaning of Bantel
German: 1. from an Alemannic-Swabian short form of the personal name Pantaleon (see Pantaleo). 2. habitational name from Banteln near Hildesheim. Compare Bantle.
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How common is the last name Bantel in the United States?
The surname Bantel, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, had a minor shift in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 124,872nd most popular surname, while in 2010 it fell slightly to rank as the 128,249th most popular surname, showing a decrease of 2.7%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Bantel surname increased by approximately 4.72%, moving from 127 people in 2000 to 133 people in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #124,872 | #128,249 | -2.7% |
| Count | 127 | 133 | 4.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bantel
Regarding the Bantel's ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that those with this surname were predominantly white, accounting for 98.43% in 2000 and 96.99% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 1.46%. No Bantels identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. These findings suggest that the majority of individuals with the Bantel surname identify with a white ethnic background.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 96.99% | -1.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |