Explore the Family Name Hodel
The meaning of Hodel
South German: occupational name for a trader in rags, from the dialect word hodel, hudel ‘rag’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hodel in the United States?
The surname Hodel, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,065th most popular name and by 2010, it had moved to 22,989th place, indicating a decrease of 4.19%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased by 1.65% in the same period. The proportion of individuals named Hodel per 100,000 people also declined slightly, from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,065 | #22,989 | -4.19% |
| Count | 1,094 | 1,112 | 1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hodel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Hodel surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. However, there have been notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of Hodels identifying as white decreased by 2.55%, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 158.42%. Additionally, the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races also increased by 31.71% and 28.57% respectively. There were no individuals with the Hodel surname that identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 94.33% | -2.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 2.61% | 158.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.53% | 28.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 1.08% | 31.71% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |