Explore the Family Name Hutzel
The meaning of Hutzel
German: 1. from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name, Huzo, composed with the element hug ‘mind’. 2. nickname from Middle High German hutzel ‘dried pear(s)’, for a short and wrinkly person, the first bearer of the name, or a metonymic occupational name, see Hutzler.
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How common is the last name Hutzel in the United States?
The surname Hutzel saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Hutzel was ranked as the 34,799th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up slightly to become the 34,668th most common name. This represents a growth rate of about 0.38%. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing the Hutzel name rose from 614 in 2000 to 652 in 2010, marking an increase of approximately 6.19%. However, the overall proportion of Hutzels per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,799 | #34,668 | 0.38% |
| Count | 614 | 652 | 6.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hutzel
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Hutzel surname identify as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 97.72% of Hutzels identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 98.16% in 2010. The Hispanic population within the Hutzel surname also saw a slight increase from 1.47% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010. There was no reported change in the percentage of Hutzels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010, either because the figures remained steady or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 98.16% | 0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.53% | 4.08% |
| 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% |