Explore the Family Name Koebel
The meaning of Koebel
German (Köbel): from a pet form of the personal name Jakob (see Jacob). Compare Cable and Kobel.
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How common is the last name Koebel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Koebel saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 32,227th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 31,285th, indicating a minor increase of 2.92%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals bearing the surname also increased by 9.94%, from 674 in 2000 to 741 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.25 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,227 | #31,285 | 2.92% |
| Count | 674 | 741 | 9.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koebel
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity associated with the surname Koebel reveals interesting changes over the decade from 2000 to 2010. There was an evident growth in the number of people identifying as two or more races and Hispanic, increasing by 100% and 94.23% respectively. Meanwhile, there was a slight decline of 1.61% in those who identified their ethnic identity as White. It's worth noting that no individuals with the surname Koebel identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 96.49% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 2.02% | 94.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 1.48% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |