Explore the Family Name Kogel
The meaning of Kogel
1. North German (also Kögel): metonymic occupational name for a maker of hooded cloaks or cowls, from Middle Low German kogel ‘hood’ (from Late Latin cuculla). 2. South German (also Austria) (also Kögel): topographic name from the dialect word kogel ‘mountain top’, or a habitational name from a place called with this word. 3. German (Kögel): Bavarian variant of Kegel. Compare Koegel. Some characteristic forenames: German Gottlieb, Jutta.
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How common is the last name Kogel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kogel saw slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kogel was ranked as the 54,643rd most popular surname in the United States; by 2010, it had dropped to the 54,752nd position, a decrease of 0.2%. However, the actual number of people bearing the surname increased from 353 to 376 over the same period, representing a 6.52% growth. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #54,752 | -0.2% |
| Count | 353 | 376 | 6.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kogel
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a minor shift among those with the surname Kogel between 2000 and 2010. A majority identifies as White, with the percentage dropping slightly from 92.92% to 91.22%, indicating a trend of heightened diversity within this population. There was also a significant decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping by 45.29% during the decade. Interestingly, there emerged a new group identifying as belonging to two or more races, accounting for 4.26% of the total. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Some data were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.92% | 91.22% | -1.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.26% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 1.86% | -45.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |