Explore the Family Name Jekel
The meaning of Jekel
Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Yekl, a pet form of Jacob. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Gitta, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Jekel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jekel experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,500 in terms of prevalence, slipping to 56,310 by 2010 — a decrease of 7.26%. The number of people carrying the Jekel surname also fell slightly during this period, from 371 to 363, marking a drop of 2.16%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Jekel per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29%, falling from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #56,310 | -7.26% |
| Count | 371 | 363 | -2.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jekel
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals with the last name Jekel are predominantly of White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. For those identifying as White, the percentage dipped slightly from 98.65% in 2000 to 97.80% in 2010, a marginal change of -0.86%. There were also no records of individuals with the surname Jekel identifying as two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.65% | 97.8% | -0.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |