Explore the Family Name Hartzel
The meaning of Hartzel
Variant of Hartzell, a surname of (Swiss) German and Jewish (Askenazic) origin.
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How common is the last name Hartzel in the United States?
The surname Hartzel has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 35,621 in terms of surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 38,948, marking a decline of 9.34%. The actual count of individuals carrying the Hartzel surname also fell from 597 in 2000 to 566 in 2010, a drop of 5.19%. The proportion of the Hartzel surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 13.64% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,621 | #38,948 | -9.34% |
| Count | 597 | 566 | -5.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hartzel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Hartzel surname is primarily associated with those identifying as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.32% of those with the surname identified as White, though this number decreased slightly to 95.23% by 2010. There was a marked increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.51% in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010. Additionally, there was an appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races in the 2010 census, accounting for 1.06% of those with the Hartzel surname. However, no individuals with the Hartzel surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 95.23% | -2.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 3.36% | 122.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |