Explore the Family Name Dunckel
The meaning of Dunckel
German: variant of Dunkel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dunckel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dunckel increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 44,654 to 43,732, marking a change of 2.06%. Additionally, the count of people with the Dunckel name increased by 8.83% during this decade, growing from 453 to 493. Despite these increases, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #43,732 | 2.06% |
| Count | 453 | 493 | 8.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunckel
The ethnic identity associated with the Dunckel surname also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Dunckels who identified as white slightly increased by 0.33%, from 96.03% to 96.35%. The portion identifying as Hispanic, however, declined by 38.69%, dipping from 1.99% to 1.22%. Meanwhile, there was an emergence of individuals who identify with two or more races within this surname group, accounting for 1.01% in 2010. The data shows no Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals among the Dunckels in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 96.35% | 0.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 1.22% | -38.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |