Explore the Family Name Mitchel
The meaning of Mitchel
English: variant of Mitchell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mitchel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mitchel has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mitchel was ranked as the 5209th most popular surname in the United States, while by 2010 it had dropped to 6151st place, indicating an overall decrease of 18.08% in its rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also went down from 6161 in 2000 to 5570 in 2010, representing a 9.59% drop in frequency. Consequently, the proportion of Mitchels per 100,000 people decreased by 17.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,209 | #6,151 | -18.08% |
| Count | 6,161 | 5,570 | -9.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.28 | 1.89 | -17.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mitchel
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mitchel, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The highest percentage of individuals identifying as White increased from 57.18% to 61.58%, marking a 7.70% increase. The proportion of those identifying as Two or More Races also rose, from 2.22% to 2.80%, a 26.13% increase. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a 13.32% growth in representation. Conversely, the proportion of people identifying as Black declined by 15.47%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a decrease of 5.74%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category witnessed a slight increase, moving up by 4.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.18% | 61.58% | 7.7% |
| Black | 34.98% | 29.57% | -15.47% |
| Hispanic | 3.68% | 4.17% | 13.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 2.8% | 26.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.22% | 1.15% | -5.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.74% | 4.23% |