Explore the Family Name Funnell
The meaning of Funnell
English: 1. in southeastern England (primarily Sussex and Kent) apparently a post-medieval altered form of Fennell 1. 2. in East Anglia most likely a variant of Furnell.
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How common is the last name Funnell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Funnell has seen a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,035th most popular, but by 2010, it had dropped to 41,579th, marking a decline of approximately 9.32%. Furthermore, the count of people with this surname shrank from 548 to 523 during the same period, representing a decrease of 4.56%. The proportion of individuals bearing the surname Funnell per 100k people also decreased by 10%, going from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,035 | #41,579 | -9.32% |
| Count | 548 | 523 | -4.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Funnell
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Funnell identify as White. In 2000, this group constituted around 94.34% of all Funnells, and this figure slightly increased to 95.03% by 2010. Additionally, a small percentage of Funnells identified as Hispanic, increasing from 2.55% in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010. However, there were no recorded Funnells who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Also, the number of Funnells identifying as being of two or more races went down from 1.82% in 2000 to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.34% | 95.03% | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 2.68% | 5.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |