Explore the Family Name Hanzel
The meaning of Hanzel
1. German (also Hänzel): variant of Hansel. 2. Slovak (also Hanzeľ), Czech, and Slovenian: from the personal name Hanzel, a Slavicized form of German Hansel, a pet form of Hans. 3. Slovenian (Hanžel): from a Slovenized form of the German personal name Hansel, a pet form of Hans. In North America, the surname Hanzel may also be an altered form of the variant Hanželj.
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How common is the last name Hanzel in the United States?
The surname Hanzel, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 27,009th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 28,333rd position — a decline of approximately 4.9%. The actual count of individuals with this surname remained almost steady, with only a marginal drop of 0.12% from 844 to 843. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by about 6.45%, from 0.31 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,009 | #28,333 | -4.9% |
| Count | 844 | 843 | -0.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanzel
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hanzel, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as Hanzel reported themselves as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.51% to 95.14%. A small, though increasing, number of Hanzels identified as Hispanic (1.42% in 2000 to 2.25% in 2010). The number of individuals of two or more ethnicities also saw an increase, moving from 0.71% to 1.30%. Despite these changes, no Hanzels identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 95.14% | -2.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.25% | 58.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 1.3% | 83.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |