Explore the Family Name Mackel
The meaning of Mackel
1. German: from a pet form of Mack 3 or a related personal name such as Markward or Markhart (Mackart). 2. English (Durham) and Irish (Derry): variant of Mackle.
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How common is the last name Mackel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mackel has seen a decrease in popularity over the span of a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mackel was ranked 41,060th and by 2010 it had dropped to a ranking of 51,723rd, showing a decline of approximately 26%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased by nearly 20%, from 501 in 2000 to 402 in 2010. The proportion of people named Mackel per 100,000 also declined by about 26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #51,723 | -25.97% |
| Count | 501 | 402 | -19.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.14 | -26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mackel
As for the ethnicity distribution of the surname Mackel, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there are a few notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by approximately 6%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase of 8%. There was a marginal increase of 1.5% among those identifying as Black. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant increase of over 103%, though they still represent a small proportion of the overall population bearing the surname. No data was available or recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.86% | 64.43% | -6.43% |
| Black | 24.75% | 25.12% | 1.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.2% | 4.48% | 103.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 3.23% | 8.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |