Explore the Family Name Dangel
The meaning of Dangel
German: from a vernacular form of the personal name Daniel. This surname is also found in France (Alsace).
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How common is the last name Dangel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dangel saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dangel was ranked 34,599th, while by 2010 it fell to the 43,006th position, marking a 24.3% drop in rank. The count of individuals with the surname also declined from 619 to 503 during this period, representing an 18.74% decrease. Proportionally, the representation of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 26.09%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,599 | #43,006 | -24.3% |
| Count | 619 | 503 | -18.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.17 | -26.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dangel
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Dangel also changed over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, although their percentage dropped slightly from 93.86% in 2000 to 92.64% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic increased by 29.10%, growing from 3.23% in 2000 to 4.17% in 2010. The group identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw an increase, from 0.97% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010, a change of 63.92%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those reporting as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell from 1.29% to 0%, and those identifying as Black rose from 0% to 0.99%. There were no individuals reported with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.86% | 92.64% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 4.17% | 29.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.59% | 63.92% |
| Black | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |