Explore the Family Name Biebel
The meaning of Biebel
German: 1. topographic name from an old word bibl denoting water of some kind, or a habitational name from any of various places called with this word, for example Biebelried in Bavaria or Biblis in Hesse. 2. from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with the elements bītan ‘to endure’ or bittan ‘to ask for, to wish’. Compare Bible.
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How common is the last name Biebel in the United States?
According to the data provided from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Biebel in the United States has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Biebel was ranked as the 39,176th most popular surname whereas by 2010 it had dropped to the 41,359th position, a decrease of roughly 5.57%. Despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals with the surname Biebel remained relatively stable with only a minor decline from 529 in 2000 to 526 in 2010, representing a change of -0.57%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by approximately 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,176 | #41,359 | -5.57% |
| Count | 529 | 526 | -0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biebel
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Biebel, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been very minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, the Biebel surname is associated with White ethnicity, accounting for 98.49% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 97.91% in 2010, reflecting a change of -0.59%. No instances were recorded for the surname being linked to Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.49% | 97.91% | -0.59% |
| 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% |