Explore the Family Name Giel
The meaning of Giel
German: from a medieval personal name of which the original form was Latin Aegidius (see Giles 1).
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How common is the last name Giel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Giel" has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,027 and fell to 48,995 by 2010, marking an 11.28% decrease. The count of people with this surname also decreased in that decade, going from 461 in 2000 to 430 in 2010, which is a drop of 6.72%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people decreased by 11.76%, from 0.17 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #48,995 | -11.28% |
| Count | 461 | 430 | -6.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Giel
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within the "Giel" surname bearers. The White ethnicity represented the vast majority of Giel surname holders in both census years, although it’s percentage dropped slightly from 94.58% in 2000 to 90.7% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased notably by 44.99%, going from 3.69% in 2000 to 5.35% in 2010. Additionally, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, from 1.52% to 1.86%. There was no change for those of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent. For the first time in 2010, the Black community was represented among the Giel surname bearers at 1.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.58% | 90.7% | -4.1% |
| Hispanic | 3.69% | 5.35% | 44.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.86% | 22.37% |
| Black | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |