Explore the Family Name Hankel
The meaning of Hankel
South German: from a pet form of Hanke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hankel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hankel had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 33,090 in 2000, it fell to 33,772 in 2010, reflecting a 2.06% drop. However, the count of individuals with the Hankel surname actually increased by 3.37%, growing from 652 to 674 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly by 4.17%, standing at 0.23 in 2010 compared to 0.24 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,090 | #33,772 | -2.06% |
| Count | 652 | 674 | 3.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hankel
The ethnic identity associated with the Hankel surname also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those bearing the surname identified as White, although this group decreased by 2.19% from 96.93% to 94.81%. In contrast, the percentage of Hankels identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant increase of 66.36%, rising from 1.07% to 1.78%. There was a minor growth in those claiming two or more races, increasing by 11.21% from 1.07% to 1.19%. Additionally, there appeared to be a small number of Hankels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, whereas none were reported in this category in 2000. No Hankels identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 94.81% | -2.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 1.78% | 66.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.19% | 11.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |