Explore the Family Name Haenel
The meaning of Haenel
German (Hänel): from a pet form of the personal name Johann(es) (see John). Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Manfred.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haenel in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Haenel has witnessed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 52,608 in 2000 to 55,505 in 2010, a negative change of about 5.51%. However, the count remained constant at 370 individuals bearing this surname during both census years. Consequently, its overall proportion in the population per 100,000 people declined by 7.14%, bringing it down to 0.13% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #55,505 | -5.51% |
| Count | 370 | 370 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haenel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Haenel, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white. In 2000, around 96.49% of individuals with this surname identified as white, although this percentage slightly decreased to 95.14% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in the Hispanic representation among those bearing the Haenel name, rising from 1.35% in 2000 to 2.43% in 2010, marking an 80% change. Furthermore, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, the 2010 census did record a small percentage (1.89%) of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races, where such data was suppressed in the 2000 census for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 95.14% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.43% | 80% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |