Explore the Family Name Diebel
The meaning of Diebel
German: from a pet form of Diebold or an altered form of Deibel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Diebel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Diebel surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname dropped by 5.88% from 27,028 in 2000 to 28,618 in 2010. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 1.19% from 843 in 2000 to 833 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Diebel per 100,000 population decreased by 9.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,028 | #28,618 | -5.88% |
| Count | 843 | 833 | -1.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Diebel
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in ethnic identity among those bearing the Diebel surname. In 2010, 94.48% identified themselves as White, showing a slight decrease from 95.85% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant increase of 95.79%, growing from 1.90% in 2000 to 3.72% in 2010. The share of those claiming two or more races also saw an increase from 0.95% to 1.08%. However, individuals identifying as Black went from 0.71% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No changes were seen in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 94.48% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.72% | 95.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.08% | 13.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |