Explore the Family Name Haendel
The meaning of Haendel
German and Jewish (Händel): see Handel 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haendel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Haendel has seen a decrease in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 131,366 most popular surname and by 2010, it had slipped to 141,140th. The total count of individuals carrying the surname also showed a slight drop from 119 to 118 during this period. Despite these changes, the proportion of the population with the last name Haendel per 100k people remained steady at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,366 | #141,140 | -7.44% |
| Count | 119 | 118 | -0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haendel
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Haendel identify as white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.64% of the population with this surname identified as white, but by 2010, that figure had decreased slightly to 94.92%. It's worth noting that in 2010, there was a new addition to the ethnicity table as 4.24% identified as Hispanic. However, no individuals with the surname Haendel identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 94.92% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.24% | 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% |