Explore the Family Name Hadel
The meaning of Hadel
German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Hatto, a short form of any name formed with hadu ‘strife’ as their first element.
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How common is the last name Hadel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hadel's popularity saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,643rd in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped to 56,310th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the Hadel surname increased from 353 to 363 during this period. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the surname decreased by approximately 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #56,310 | -3.05% |
| Count | 353 | 363 | 2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hadel
On the ethnicity front, again using the Decennial U.S. Census data as reference, the ethnic composition of individuals with the Hadel surname showed slight changes over the decade. The majority identified as White, accounting for 97.17% in 2000 and 96.97% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.21%. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity decreased to zero in 2010 from 2.27% in 2000. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races categories in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 96.97% | -0.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |