Explore the Family Name Kettel
The meaning of Kettel
1. North German: variant of Kessel. 2. English (Surrey and Kent): variant of Kettle. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Kurt. Scandinavian Morten.
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How common is the last name Kettel in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kettel saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kettel was ranked 67,317 in popularity and dropped to 76,275 in 2010, signifying a decrease of 13.31%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 274 in 2000 to 252 in 2010, resulting in a drop of 8.03%. The proportion of people per 100k with this surname also experienced a decline of 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #76,275 | -13.31% |
| Count | 274 | 252 | -8.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kettel
Ethnicity-wise, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Kettel surname are of White ethnic identity. This group made up 93.07% in 2000 and 92.06% in 2010, marking a small decrease of 1.09%. The Hispanic ethnicity increased by the largest margin, growing by 63.01% from 3.65% in 2000 to 5.95% in 2010. There were no recorded Kettels of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or two or more races backgrounds. Interestingly, the proportion of Kettels identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell from 2.19% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.07% | 92.06% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 3.65% | 5.95% | 63.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.19% | 0% | -100% |