Explore the Family Name Christel
The meaning of Christel
German and French (Ardennes): from the personal name Christel, a pet form of Christian.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Christel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Christel saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,217 among all surnames, but by 2010, it fell to rank 46,314, indicating a decline of 9.7%. The total count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 484 in 2000 to 460 in 2010, marking a drop of nearly 5%. Similarly, the proportion of people with the Christel surname per 100,000 population dropped by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #46,314 | -9.7% |
| Count | 484 | 460 | -4.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Christel
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the Christel surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the proportion identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.66% in 2000 to 94.13% in 2010. There was a significant 27.14% decrease in individuals identifying as Black over the same period. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals who identified as having two or more races, and Hispanic ethnicity, which were not recorded in 2000. No data was reported for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 94.13% | -1.6% |
| Black | 2.69% | 1.96% | -27.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |