Explore the Family Name Fandel
The meaning of Fandel
German: 1. from a diminutive of Fendt. 2. metonymic occupational name for a maker of copper or iron pans, from Pfand(e)l.
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How common is the last name Fandel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fandel demonstrated a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 29,815th most popular name in 2000, it dropped to the 30,825th spot by 2010, a change of -3.39%. Despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Fandel surname increased by 1.48%, from 744 people in 2000 to 755 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,815 | #30,825 | -3.39% |
| Count | 744 | 755 | 1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fandel
Looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the Fandel surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with an increase of 0.63% over the decade. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a 14.81% increase, although the overall percentage remained relatively low. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 31.81%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static, showing no change or the data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 95.76% | 0.63% |
| Two or More Races | 3.49% | 2.38% | -31.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 0.93% | 14.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |