Explore the Family Name Hendel
The meaning of Hendel
1. German: variant of Handel. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Handler. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the female personal name Hendl, a pet form of Hanna 6. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Menachem, Mordechai, Shaul, Zevi. German Hans, Rudi, Hanni, Inge, Konrad, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hendel in the United States?
The surname Hendel experienced a slight decline in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Hendel was ranked the 24,491st most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it dropped to the 25,226th spot, a decrease of approximately 3%. The number of people with the Hendel surname, however, saw a minor increase from 957 persons in 2000 to 982 persons in 2010, an increase of about 2.61%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of individuals named Hendel per 100k people decreased by 5.71% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,491 | #25,226 | -3% |
| Count | 957 | 982 | 2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hendel
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hendel, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 94.46% in 2000 to 92.87% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic and Asian/Pacific Islander saw increases of 16.18% and 14.78%, respectively, between the two census years. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, which went up by 33.04%. On the other hand, the data reported there were no individuals with the Hendel surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 92.87% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.72% | 3.16% | 16.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.53% | 33.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 1.32% | 14.78% |
| Black | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |