Explore the Family Name Fennel
The meaning of Fennel
English and Irish: variant of Fennell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fennel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fennel saw a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Fennel was ranked as the 25,969th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had slipped to 31,994th. This represents a drop in rank of 23.2%. The total number of individuals with the Fennel surname also decreased during this period, going from 888 in 2000 to 721 in 2010, a decrease of 18.81%. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people with the Fennel surname declined by 27.27% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,969 | #31,994 | -23.2% |
| Count | 888 | 721 | -18.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.24 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fennel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fennel between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Fennel surname identified as White, although there was a 6.01% decrease, from 83.22% in 2000 to 78.22% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased by 30.32%, from 11.71% to 15.26%. There was also a noteworthy increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a rise of 35.56%. Those identifying as being of two or more races also saw an increase, moving from 2.03% in 2000 to 2.22% in 2010. No individuals with the Fennel surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.22% | 78.22% | -6.01% |
| Black | 11.71% | 15.26% | 30.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 3.05% | 35.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 2.22% | 9.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |