Explore the Family Name Mentel
The meaning of Mentel
German: 1. from a pet form of a personal name formed with ancient Germanic magin ‘strength, might’ (see Mente 1). 2. metonymic occupational name for a rag-and-bone collector, from Mäntel ‘overcoat’.
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How common is the last name Mentel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mentel has seen a slight decrease in the past decade. In 2000, Mentel was ranked 43,377th in terms of surname popularity in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 46,568th, a change of -7.36%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 469 in 2000 to 457 in 2010, a decrease of -2.56%. The proportion per 100k people followed the same trend, declining by -11.76% from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #46,568 | -7.36% |
| Count | 469 | 457 | -2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mentel
The ethnicity associated with the surname Mentel has shown some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. People identifying as White made up the majority, although their percentage decreased slightly from 93.60% in 2000 to 91.47% in 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders also decreased by -14.84%, moving from 1.28% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.84% in 2000 to 7.00% in 2010. The percentages for those identifying as Black, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 91.47% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 3.84% | 7% | 82.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.28% | 1.09% | -14.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |