Explore the Family Name Hettel
The meaning of Hettel
South German: from Hettel ‘goat’, which still exists as a dialect word; hence either a nickname for someone thought to resemble a goat, or a metonymic occupational name for a goatherd. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hettel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hettel has seen a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hettel ranked 53,782 in popularity with a count of 360 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 60,045 with a smaller count of 336 individuals. This represents an overall decrease of 11.65% in rank and 6.67% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #60,045 | -11.65% |
| Count | 360 | 336 | -6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hettel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Hettel identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 98.06% to 95.24%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased to 1.49% in 2010 from zero in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.06% | 95.24% | -2.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |