Explore the Family Name Mindel
The meaning of Mindel
Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish female personal name Mindl, a pet form of Mine, a name of similar origin to Minna. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Nissan, Pinkas, Gilah, Herschel.
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How common is the last name Mindel in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mindel has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 47,120 and decreased to 54,418 in 2010, representing a drop of approximately 15.49%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name also fell by 10.61%, from 424 in 2000 to 379 in 2010. This reduction is further reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which declined by 18.75% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #54,418 | -15.49% |
| Count | 424 | 379 | -10.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mindel
With respect to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Mindel surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 97.64%, although it dropped slightly to 93.67% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic, however, saw a significant increase from 2.12% in 2000 to 4.22% in 2010, marking a change of 99.06%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 93.67% | -4.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 4.22% | 99.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |