Explore the Family Name Huegel
The meaning of Huegel
German (Hügel): 1. from a pet form of the personal name Hugo (see Hugh). 2. habitational name from a place so named in Westphalia or Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Kurt, Otto, Wendelin.
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How common is the last name Huegel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Huegel ranked 26,783 in popularity in the year 2000 and by 2010 it had slightly dropped to rank 27,303, marking a decrease of 1.94%. However, despite this fall in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the name Huegel increased from 854 in 2000 to 885 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 3.63%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a minor decrease of 6.25%, moving from 0.32 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,783 | #27,303 | -1.94% |
| Count | 854 | 885 | 3.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huegel
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, those with the Huegel surname were majorly identified as White, constituting 96.25% in 2000 and marginally decreasing to 95.48% in 2010. Individuals who identified as Hispanic made up 2.69% of the Huegel population in 2000, which slightly decreased to 2.49% in 2010. An interesting change was observed in the Black community where there was no representation in 2000, but by 2010 they constituted 0.9% of the Huegel population. No significant changes were seen for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 95.48% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 2.49% | -7.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |