Explore the Family Name Igel
The meaning of Igel
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from Middle High German igel, German Igel ‘hedgehog’, given to a person who in some way resembled the shy, reserved animal. As a Jewish surname it is mainly artificial.
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How common is the last name Igel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Igel has seen minor changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Igel was ranked as the 47,210th most popular surname while it dropped slightly to 47,272nd by 2010, a change of -0.13%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 423 to 449, which is a growth of 6.15%, suggesting that the name is slowly becoming more common. The proportion per 100k also saw a slight decrease from 0.16 to 0.15, falling by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #47,272 | -0.13% |
| Count | 423 | 449 | 6.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Igel
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts. Notably, the percentage of people with the Igel surname who identify as White decreased from 96.45% in 2000 to 93.10% in 2010. During the same time period, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, going from 0% to 2.67% and 1.78% respectively. Also, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races grew significantly by 69.49%, from 1.18% to 2.00%. However, there was no recorded change in the Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 93.1% | -3.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 2% | 69.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |