Explore the Family Name Dubiel
The meaning of Dubiel
Polish: 1. nickname from the Old Polish word dubiel, which denoted a kind of carp. 2. occupational name for a woodcutter, from an agent noun based on Slavic dub (Polish dąb) ‘oak’. 3. nickname meaning ‘simpleton, yokel’, a sense of the word dubiel developed in the 16th century on the basis of one or other of the origins above. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tadeusz, Irena, Alicja, Andrzej, Jacek, Jozef, Leszek, Ryszard, Wladyslaw, Zdzislaw, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Dubiel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dubiel saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 17,652nd most popular surname, but had dropped slightly to the 18,057th position by 2010, marking a -2.29% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname, however, saw an increase from 1,466 in 2000 to 1,544 in 2010, a change of 5.32%. The proportion per 100,000 people experienced a slight decline of -3.7%, moving from 0.54 to 0.52.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,652 | #18,057 | -2.29% |
| Count | 1,466 | 1,544 | 5.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.52 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dubiel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname Dubiel identify as White, accounting for 96.86% in 2000 and 96.05% in 2010, a slight decrease of -0.84%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant rise from 1.30% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010, a 99.23% increase. For those identifying as two or more races, there was a notable decrease from 1.36% in 2000 to 0.65% in 2010. There was no noticeable presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities linked to the surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 96.05% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.59% | 99.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0.65% | -52.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |