Explore the Family Name Hanel
The meaning of Hanel
German (Hänel): see Haenel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hanel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hanel saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 25,448th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 27,435th spot, marking a 7.81% decrease. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased during this period from 913 to 879, a decline of 3.72%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,448 | #27,435 | -7.81% |
| Count | 913 | 879 | -3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.3 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hanel remained predominantly White over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.93% of bearers identified as White, and although this percentage slightly decreased to 96.13% by 2010, it remained the dominant category. An increase was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.99% to 1.71%, a notable growth of 72.73%. Additionally, there was a small uptick in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races, changing by 3.03% and 18.18% respectively. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 96.13% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.71% | 72.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 1.02% | 3.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 0.91% | 18.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |