Explore the Family Name Diegel
The meaning of Diegel
German: 1. metonymic occupational name for a potter, from Middle High German tegel, tigel ‘pot’ (from Latin tegula ‘tile’). 2. from a pet form of Dick 4. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Kurt, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Diegel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Diegel has seen a minor decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Diegel was ranked as the 24,083rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 25,601st place, marking a change of -6.3%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also declined slightly during this period, from 977 to 964, corresponding to a change of -1.33%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.36 in 2000 and 0.33 in 2010 with this surname, indicating a decrease of -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,083 | #25,601 | -6.3% |
| Count | 977 | 964 | -1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Diegel
The same census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the Diegel surname. While the majority of individuals with the Diegel name identified as White in both 2000 (96.42%) and 2010 (94.81%), there was a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade. Interestingly, the proportion of Diegels identifying as having two or more races showed a significant increase from 0.82% to 1.87%, equating to a change of 128.05%. Additionally, the percentage of Diegels identifying as Hispanic remained relatively steady at around 1.84% in 2000 and 1.87% in 2010. There were no Diegels who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, though by 2010 a small percentage (0.83%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 94.81% | -1.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.87% | 128.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 1.87% | 1.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |