Explore the Family Name Hampel
The meaning of Hampel
1. Austrian German: from a pet form of the personal name Hampo (see Hampe). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hempel. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Viktor, Erwin, Gerd, Helmut, Helmuth, Monika, Udo, Volker, Willi, Wolf, Wolfang.
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How common is the last name Hampel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hampel has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,090th most popular surname in the United States, while by 2010, it had dropped to the 21,057th position, marking a change of -10.3%. The count of individuals with this surname has also decreased from 1,318 in 2000 to 1,248 in 2010, indicating a decrease of around 5.31%. The proportion per 100k people holding the Hampel surname diminished by 14.29% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,090 | #21,057 | -10.3% |
| Count | 1,318 | 1,248 | -5.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.42 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hampel
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Hampel surname identify as White, comprising 95.90% in 2000 and slightly lower at 95.67% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.67% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010. The percentage of Hampels identifying as Hispanic remained consistent at 1.52% for both years. The population identifying as Black increased from 0% in 2000 to 0.40% in 2010. Conversely, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a decrease from 0.38% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. No Hampel identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 95.67% | -0.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 1.92% | 14.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |