Explore the Family Name Haertel
The meaning of Haertel
German (Härtel): from a pet form of various compound personal names formed with the ancient Germanic element hard ‘hardy, brave, strong’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haertel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Haertel saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,159th and by 2010, it dropped to 50,771st position, representing a change of -3.28 percent. However, the actual count of people with this surname slightly increased from 402 in 2000 to 411 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 2.24 percent. The proportion per 100k population decreased by -6.67 percent over the decade, going from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #50,771 | -3.28% |
| Count | 402 | 411 | 2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haertel
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Haertel surname, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.77 percent were White, which decreased slightly to 95.38 percent in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase over the decade, jumping from 2.24 percent in 2000 to 3.89 percent in 2010, marking a 73.66 percent change. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 95.38% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 3.89% | 73.66% |
| 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% |