Explore the Family Name Hachtel
The meaning of Hachtel
1. German: habitational name from a place called Hachtel, near Bad Mergentheim in Baden-Württemberg. 2. German (Bavaria): variant of Habicht.
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How common is the last name Hachtel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hachtel saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 60,083 in popularity and was carried by 314 individuals for a proportion of 0.12 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the surname had dropped to a lower rank of 66,931 with only 295 individuals bearing the name. This reduction equates to a change of -11.4 in ranking and a -6.05 decrease in count, culminating in a -16.67 decline in proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #66,931 | -11.4% |
| Count | 314 | 295 | -6.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hachtel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Hachtel surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as White was 99.04% in 2000, which decreased slightly to 94.58% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, there was a small increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0% in 2000 to 4.07% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.04% | 94.58% | -4.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |