Explore the Family Name Brandel
The meaning of Brandel
1. German: from a pet form of the personal name Brand 1. It is also found in France (Alsace). 2. Americanized form of South German Brändle (see Brandle). 3. Swedish: variant of Brandell.
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How common is the last name Brandel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brandel has experienced an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Brandel ranked 18,437 in popularity and by 2010 it moved up to rank 17,798, indicating a growth of 3.47%. The count of individuals with the surname also rose from 1,383 in 2000 to 1,573 in 2010, marking a change of 13.74%. The proportion per 100k people went up from 0.51 in 2000 to 0.53 in 2010, a growth of 3.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,437 | #17,798 | 3.47% |
| Count | 1,383 | 1,573 | 13.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.53 | 3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brandel
In terms of ethnic identity associated with Brandel, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.02% to 92.05%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase from 1.30% to 3.56%. Those identifying as Black also saw a rise from 1.01% to 1.27%. Moreover, there was a noticeable emergence of individuals identifying with Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnicities, both of which were not present in 2000 but had proportions of 0.70% and 0.76% respectively in 2010. Lastly, those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.08% to 1.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.02% | 92.05% | -4.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 3.56% | 173.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.65% | 52.78% |
| Black | 1.01% | 1.27% | 25.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |