Explore the Family Name Figel
The meaning of Figel
German: variant of Fiegel 3 or Feigel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Figel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Figel has seen a slight dip over the past decade. In 2000, it sat at rank 43,463 and by 2010, it had slipped to rank 47,006, reflecting a change of -8.15%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 468 in 2000 to 452 in 2010, marking a reduction of -3.42%. Its proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a decline, moving from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, a drop of -11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #47,006 | -8.15% |
| Count | 468 | 452 | -3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Figel
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Figel according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.09% to 93.58%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.14% to 2.65%. There was a modest rise among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 1.92% to 1.33%. Identifications as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.09% | 93.58% | -1.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 2.65% | 23.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 1.33% | -30.73% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |