Explore the Family Name Magel
The meaning of Magel
German: perhaps from a female personal name derived from the ancient Germanic name Machthild, composed of the elements macht ‘strength, might’ + hild ‘strife, battle’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Arno, Erna, Erwin, Klaus, Kurt, Reinhard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Magel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Magel has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Magel ranked 41,203 in terms of popularity, but had dropped to rank 47,006 by 2010, marking a decrease of roughly 14%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 499 to 452 during the same period, a decline of around 9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,203 | #47,006 | -14.08% |
| Count | 499 | 452 | -9.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Magel identify as White, though there appears to be a slight decrease in this group from 93.19% in 2000 to 92.48% in 2010. The next most significant ethnic identity associated with the surname is Hispanic, which saw an increase from 4.01% to 4.65% over the decade. The number of individuals identifying as Black decreased from 2.20% to 1.55% during the same timeframe. There were no individuals with the surname Magel who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.19% | 92.48% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 4.01% | 4.65% | 15.96% |
| Black | 2.2% | 1.55% | -29.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |