Explore the Family Name Hubel

The meaning of Hubel

1. German: from a pet form of the personal name Hubert. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). 2. German (Hübel): see Huebel. 3. Altered form of English Hubble. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther, Horst, Otto, Wenzel.

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How common is the last name Hubel in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hubel has witnessed a slight dip in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 54,152nd in terms of popularity and was held by 357 individuals, accounting for approximately 0.13 people per 100,000. However, by 2010, it had slipped to the 57,516th position, with a count of 354, thereby reducing the proportion per 100,000 people to 0.12. This indicates a decrease in popularity by 6.21% and a reduction in the count by 0.84%.

20002010Change
Rank#54,152#57,516-6.21%
Count357354-0.84%
Proportion per 100k0.130.12-7.69%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hubel

The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hubel, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.88% of those bearing the surname were identified as White. This figure saw a slight decline to 96.05% by 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 data also shows a new emergence of the surname within the Hispanic community, accounting for 2.26%. There were no significant changes or data available (S) regarding other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native between these years.

20002010Change
White98.88%96.05%-2.86%
Hispanic0%2.26%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%