Explore the Family Name Jakel
The meaning of Jakel
South German (also Jäkel): from a pet form of the personal name Jakob. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther, Harro, Otto, Reiner.
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How common is the last name Jakel in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jakel has experienced a modest surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved slightly from 46,523 in 2000 to 45,804 in 2010, a change of 1.55%. In terms of count, there was an increase of 8.12% over the decade, with the number of people bearing the Jakel surname growing from 431 to 466. However, the proportion of the population with this surname remained steady at 0.16 per 100,000 individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #45,804 | 1.55% |
| Count | 431 | 466 | 8.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jakel
In terms of ethnicity as represented in the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable changes for the Jakel surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all individuals (97.68%) identified as White. By 2010, while still the dominant ethnic identity, this percentage had declined slightly to 93.99%. The decade also saw the emergence of other ethnic identities among those with the Jakel surname. These include Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, which accounted for 1.29% and 2.36% respectively in 2010. There was also a small percentage (2.15%) that identified with two or more races. No individuals with the Jakel surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.68% | 93.99% | -3.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |