Explore the Family Name Gunkel
The meaning of Gunkel
German: variant of Kunkel 1.
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How common is the last name Gunkel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gunkel saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The census data showed that the rank of the surname fell from 22,427 to 24,517, indicating a drop in popularity by 9.32%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,071 in 2000 to 1,020 in 2010, marking a decline of 4.76%. The proportion of individuals per 100,000 with this surname also dropped from 0.4 to 0.35 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,427 | #24,517 | -9.32% |
| Count | 1,071 | 1,020 | -4.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.35 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gunkel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed some changes over the decade for the Gunkel surname. White individuals make up the majority of those with the Gunkel surname, but this percentage decreased slightly, from 95.89% in 2000 to 93.82% in 2010. There was an increase in Hispanic representation within this surname group, doubling from 1.03% to 2.25%. Additionally, there was a small increase in the number of people of Asian/Pacific Islander and mixed ethnicity bearing this surname. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname, however, dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 93.82% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 2.25% | 118.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.27% | 36.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |