Explore the Family Name Baumel
The meaning of Baumel
1. South German (also Austria) (Bäumel): diminutive of Baum. 2. French: topographic name derived from balma ‘cave; jutting rock’, a word of pre-Roman origin (see Balma). 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Baumöl ‘olive oil’, literally ‘tree oil’. Some characteristic forenames: French Monique, Raoul. Jewish Faina.
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How common is the last name Baumel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Baumel has seen some changes in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 62,577th and was held by 299 people, or approximately 0.11 per 100,000 U.S. residents. By 2010, its rank had dropped slightly to 66,931st and the number of individuals with the Baumel surname decreased to 295, representing about 0.1 per 100,000 residents. This represents a decrease in popularity of around 6.96% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #66,931 | -6.96% |
| Count | 299 | 295 | -1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baumel
When it comes to ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Baumel identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 94.31% and 93.22% respectively. The second most common ethnicity was those who identified with two or more races, although this group saw a decrease from 2.68% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010. There were also minor shifts recorded within other ethnic identities. Notably, those identifying as Hispanic appeared in the 2010 data at 1.69%, where there had been none recorded in 2000. Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, present at 1.67% in 2000, were no longer recorded in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.31% | 93.22% | -1.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.68% | 2.03% | -24.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |