Explore the Family Name Dachel
The meaning of Dachel
South German: diminutive of Dach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dachel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dachel has seen a modest change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped slightly from 63,812 in 2000 to 64,559 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.17 percent. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 5.48 percent during the same period, from 292 to 308. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease of 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #64,559 | -1.17% |
| Count | 292 | 308 | 5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dachel
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Dachel surname identified as White, accounting for 96.23 percent in 2000 and increasing slightly to 97.08 percent in 2010. A small percentage of 2.05 identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 but this number was not present in the 2010 data. No individuals with the Dachel surname identified as belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 97.08% | 0.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |