Explore the Family Name Chappel
The meaning of Chappel
English: variant of Chappell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chappel in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chappel has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 11,012th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 12,333rd. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 2,649 to 2,521, representing a change of -4.83%. It's important to note that these variations may be due to various factors, and not necessarily indicative of a trend.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,012 | #12,333 | -12% |
| Count | 2,649 | 2,521 | -4.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.98 | 0.85 | -13.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chappel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Chappel surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 69.35% to 66.40%. The second largest group was Black, which saw a slight increase from 26.05% to 27.09% over the decade. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 0.42% to 0.91%, while Hispanic representation almost doubled from 1.66% to 3.13%. However, the proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native reduced by 17.65% from 0.68% to 0.56%. Those reporting two or more races slightly increased from 1.85% to 1.90%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.35% | 66.4% | -4.25% |
| Black | 26.05% | 27.09% | 3.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 3.13% | 88.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.91% | 116.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.68% | 0.56% | -17.65% |