Explore the Family Name Christophel
The meaning of Christophel
German: from a pet form of the personal name Christoph.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Christophel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Christophel has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Christophel was ranked 76,465 in terms of popularity and had a count of 234. By 2010, however, its rank had dropped to 98,099, indicating a decrease of 28.29 percent. Furthermore, the number of individuals with this surname also decreased by 20.94 percent to 185. The proportion of people with the surname Christophel per 100,000 also fell from 0.09 to 0.06, marking a 33.33 percent drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #98,099 | -28.29% |
| Count | 234 | 185 | -20.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Christophel
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in 2010, almost all Christophels identified as White — 94.59 percent, which is slightly lower than the 95.73 percent reported in 2000. Interestingly, while no Christophels identified with two or more races in 2000, by 2010, 2.70 percent did so. There was also a notable change in the Hispanic category: in 2000, 2.14 percent of Christophels identified as Hispanic; however, this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. No Christophels identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 94.59% | -1.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |