Explore the Family Name Joeckel
The meaning of Joeckel
German: rounded form of Jäckel, a pet form of Jakob (see Jakob).
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How common is the last name Joeckel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Joeckel has seen a slight decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 65,133, but by 2010, it dropped to 71,678 - a decrease of around 10%. Similarly, the count of people carrying this name fell from 285 in 2000 to 272 in 2010, representing a reduction of just over 4.5%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Joeckel per 100k also decreased from 0.11 to 0.09 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #71,678 | -10.05% |
| Count | 285 | 272 | -4.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Joeckel
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Joeckel identify as White, although there has been a decrease of about 6% between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of approximately 39%, rising from 2.11% in 2000 to 2.94% in 2010. Interestingly, the data shows the emergence of a small percentage (4.41%) of people identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, a category that was not present in the 2000 data. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 91.18% | -5.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.41% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.94% | 39.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |