Explore the Family Name Chmiel
The meaning of Chmiel
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from Polish chmiel ‘hops’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a grower of hops. It may also be from any of various places in Poland named with this word. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Alicja, Boguslaw, Danuta, Jacek, Janina, Jerzy, Jolanta, Jozef, Marcin, Mariusz, Piotr, Ryszard.
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How common is the last name Chmiel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chmiel experienced a minor decrease in rank from 16,571 in 2000 to 16,868 in 2010, marking a 1.79% drop. Despite this, the count of individuals bearing the Chmiel surname increased by approximately 6% to reach 1,690 in 2010, up from 1,595 in 2000. However, its proportion per 100,000 people slightly dipped by 3.39%, standing at 0.57 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,571 | #16,868 | -1.79% |
| Count | 1,595 | 1,690 | 5.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.57 | -3.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chmiel
Regarding ethnicity, again using data sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Chmiel surname identify as White, accounting for 95.74% in 2010, down slightly from 96.61% in 2000. The Hispanic representation among those with this surname saw a significant increase of 113.83%, rising from 0.94% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group experienced a decrease of 6.82%, and the Two or more races category dropped by 21.28%. Both the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no change, maintaining 0% representation in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 95.74% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 2.01% | 113.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 1.48% | -21.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.41% | -6.82% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |