Explore the Family Name Mittel
The meaning of Mittel
German: literally ‘middle’, probably a topographic name from a farm occupying a middle position in a settlement. Compare Mitter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mittel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mittel has seen a decline over the past decade. In 2000, Mittel was ranked the 65,298th most popular name in the United States with 284 individuals possessing this surname. However, by 2010, it had dropped to rank 89,753 and the count decreased to 206 individuals, marking a decrease of approximately 27.46%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people also fell from 0.11 to 0.07 during this period, a drop of around 36.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #89,753 | -37.45% |
| Count | 284 | 206 | -27.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.07 | -36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mittel
Regarding ethnicity, still based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Mittel identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 99.65% of people with this last name identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.09% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Mittel identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no people who identified themselves as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.65% | 97.09% | -2.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |