Explore the Family Name Handzel
The meaning of Handzel
Polish: of German origin (see Hansel). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimier, Casimir, Jozef, Maciej, Stanislaw, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Handzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Handzel experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,553rd in frequency of use and by 2010, it had slipped to 60,196th place, marking a 2.81% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased marginally from 324 in 2000 to 335 in 2010, representing a growth of 3.4%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a minor reduction of 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #60,196 | -2.81% |
| Count | 324 | 335 | 3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Handzel
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Handzel, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a vast majority identify as White. In 2000, 96.30% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure remained almost constant at 96.12% in 2010, showing only a 0.19% decrease. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 1.85% in 2000, decreasing slightly by 3.24% to 1.79% in 2010. The data does not record any significant presence of Handzels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 96.12% | -0.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 1.79% | -3.24% |
| 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% |