Explore the Family Name Hatchel
The meaning of Hatchel
English: unexplained. Compare Hatchell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hatchel in the United States?
The surname Hatchel, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, observed a decline in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 35,387th in 2000, it dropped to a rank of 43,584th by 2010, marking a decrease of 23.16%. The count of people with this surname also saw a reduction from 602 to 495 during this period, indicating a drop of 17.77%. As such, the proportion of Hatchels per 100k people fell by 22.73%, from 0.22 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,387 | #43,584 | -23.16% |
| Count | 602 | 495 | -17.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.17 | -22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hatchel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a certain shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Hatchel surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Hatchels identifying as White decreased by 3.33% while those identifying as Black increased by 17.20%. Remarkably, there was a surge of 54.64% in the Hispanic section, albeit from a relatively lower base of 1.83% in 2000. For the first time, individuals with this surname also identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010. The group identifying as belonging to two or more races witnessed growth as well, increasing by 39.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.7% | 87.68% | -3.33% |
| Black | 4.65% | 5.45% | 17.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.83% | 54.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.62% | 39.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |