Explore the Family Name Jackel
The meaning of Jackel
German (also Jäckel): from a pet form of the personal name Jacob. See also Jaeckel.
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How common is the last name Jackel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jackel has shown a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Jackel was ranked 40,203 in terms of popularity with 513 instances recorded. However, by 2010, the rank had declined to 46,037 with a count of 463, marking a decrease of 14.51% in its rank and 9.75% in its count. The proportion of the surname Jackel per 100,000 population also dropped from 0.19 to 0.16 during the same period, signifying a 15.79% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,203 | #46,037 | -14.51% |
| Count | 513 | 463 | -9.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jackel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jackel, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 as well. White individuals were the most common bearers of the surname, decreasing slightly from 94.54% in 2000 to 93.52% in 2010. Hispanic bearers of the surname Jackel increased from 3.31% to 4.97%, marking a substantial growth of 50.15%. In 2000, there were traces of the surname among the Black community and those identifying with two or more races; however, by 2010 these groups were not represented in the census data for this surname. No Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers of the surname were reported in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.54% | 93.52% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 3.31% | 4.97% | 50.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |