Explore the Family Name Imel
The meaning of Imel
German: variant or altered form of Immel. This surname is very rare in Germany. Compare Emel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Imel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Imel has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 14,182 to 14,979—a drop of 5.62%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly over this period, from 1,943 to 1,973, a rise of 1.54%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of people named Imel per 100,000 residents fell by 6.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,182 | #14,979 | -5.62% |
| Count | 1,943 | 1,973 | 1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.67 | -6.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Imel
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the surname Imel identify as white, though this proportion decreased slightly from 94.24% in 2000 to 92.45% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase during the same period, rising from 2.37% to 3.29%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities also rose notably from 1.54% to 2.48%. Asian/Pacific Islanders and Blacks also saw increases in their proportions, while the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives halved over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.24% | 92.45% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 3.29% | 38.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 2.48% | 61.04% |
| Black | 0.51% | 0.81% | 58.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.56% | 9.8% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.82% | 0.41% | -50% |