Explore the Family Name Gamel
The meaning of Gamel
1. German: variant of Gammel and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Gamel is very rare in Germany; it is more common in France (Lorraine). 2. French (southern): from Old French gamel ‘dixie, mess tin’, a metonymic occupational name for a producer.
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How common is the last name Gamel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gamel has experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gamel was ranked the 20,219th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 22,026th spot, representing an 8.94% decline. The count of individuals carrying the Gamel surname also saw a modest dip during this time period, falling 3.92% from 1,225 in 2000 to 1,177 in 2010. This resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people decreasing by 11.11%, shifting from 0.45 in 2000 to just 0.4 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,219 | #22,026 | -8.94% |
| Count | 1,225 | 1,177 | -3.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.4 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gamel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gamel, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, witnessed some changes between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as White represented the majority with 95.18% in 2000 and 93.12% in 2010, though this marked a 2.16% decrease over the decade. Those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.71% to 2.46%, a growth of 43.86%. The Black community also saw a significant increase in association with the Gamel surname, rising 86.59% from 0.82% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010. Furthermore, those acknowledging two or more races went up by 35.88%, starting at 1.31% in 2000 and finishing at 1.78% by 2010. There were no reported associations with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.18% | 93.12% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.46% | 43.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.78% | 35.88% |
| Black | 0.82% | 1.53% | 86.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |