Explore the Family Name Hartel
The meaning of Hartel
1. German (also Härtel): from a pet form of an ancient Germanic compound personal name based on the element hard ‘hardy, brave, strong’. 2. French (Normandy): occupational name, a derivative of Hart 7. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Erna, Gunter, Kurt, Lutz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Hartel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hartel has seen a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held rank 22,723, and by 2010 it had slipped to rank 25,430, a decline of approximately 11.91%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 1,055 in 2000 to 973 in 2010, marking a dip of 7.77%. The proportion of people named Hartel per 100k also saw a decrease of 15.38% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,723 | #25,430 | -11.91% |
| Count | 1,055 | 973 | -7.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.33 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hartel
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Hartel surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were notable changes from 2000 to 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with this surname, though this proportion dropped slightly from 96.97% to 93.32%. There was a significant increase in the percentage of Hartels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.47% to 1.03%, and those identifying as Hispanic, with an increase from 1.61% to 3.29%. There was also new representation from individuals identifying as Black or as belonging to two or more races in 2010, whereas there was no recorded data for these categories in 2000. No change was observed in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 93.32% | -3.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 3.29% | 104.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 1.03% | 119.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |