Explore the Family Name Diel
The meaning of Diel
1. German: variant of Diehl. The surname Diel of the same origin is also found in France (mainly Ardennes). 2. French: variant or an altered form of Dyel, possibly a cognate of 1 above. The surname Dyel is very rare in France, found only in Seine-Maritime, while the surname Diel is not found in Seine-Maritime. Compare Guiel, Yell, and Yelle. History: Charles Diel from Seine-Maritime in Normandy, France, was married in Montreal, QC, in 1676. His descendants (also) bear altered forms of the surname, mentioned above, mainly Yelle.
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How common is the last name Diel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Diel saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 19,752nd most popular surname and by 2010 had fallen to the 21,105th position, indicating a drop of approximately 6.85%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 1,262 in 2000 to 1,244 in 2010, a reduction of around 1.43%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Diel per 100,000 also fell by 10.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,752 | #21,105 | -6.85% |
| Count | 1,262 | 1,244 | -1.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.42 | -10.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Diel
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Diel using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some diversity. The majority of individuals with the surname identify as White, making up 91.76% in 2000 and 90.19% in 2010, a marginal decrease of 1.71%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 4.52% in 2000, dropping slightly to 4.34% in 2010. However, there was growth in those identifying as Hispanic, which increased from 1.51% to 2.17%, representing a 43.71% change. There was also a noteworthy increase in those identifying as Black or with two or more races; in 2000 no individuals identified as Black but by 2010 they made up 1.21%, and those with two or more races increased from 1.27% to 1.61%. The category for American Indian and Alaskan Native also appeared in 2010, with a proportion of 0.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.76% | 90.19% | -1.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.52% | 4.34% | -3.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.17% | 43.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.61% | 26.77% |
| Black | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |