Explore the Family Name Beigel
The meaning of Beigel
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a baker of bagels, from Yiddish beygl ‘bagel’. 2. German (Franconia): metonymic occupational name for someone who works with hatchets, from Middle High German bīhel ‘hatchet’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Fishel, Hersh, Hirsch, Zalman. German Juergen, Kurt, Othmar.
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How common is the last name Beigel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beigel has seen a steady increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,380th in popularity while by 2010 it had risen to 43,811th, marking an increase of 9.44%. The number of individuals bearing the Beigel surname has also grown over this decade, with a 20% increase from 410 individuals in 2000 to 492 in 2010. This change has raised the proportion of people named Beigel per 100,000 from 0.15 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #43,811 | 9.44% |
| Count | 410 | 492 | 20% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beigel
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Beigel surname identified as White at both 2000 and 2010 census takings. However, this percentage slightly decreased from 97.32% in 2000 to 96.34% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a notable rise in those identifying as Hispanic, increasing by 80.82% from 1.46% to 2.64%. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 96.34% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.64% | 80.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |