Explore the Family Name Hunkler
The meaning of Hunkler
Swiss German and South German: derivative of a pet form of the personal name Hunke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hunkler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Hunkler' saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from the 74,675th most common surname to 75,564th, a change of -1.19%. However, the total number of individuals with the Hunkler surname increased by 5.81%, growing from 241 in 2000 to 255 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #75,564 | -1.19% |
| Count | 241 | 255 | 5.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hunkler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Hunkler surname identify as White, although the percentage has decreased slightly from 97.51% in 2000 to 94.51% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic has more than doubled over the same period, increasing from 2.07% to 4.31%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 94.51% | -3.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 4.31% | 108.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |