Explore the Family Name Mitzel
The meaning of Mitzel
South German: occupational name for a baker, from Middle High German mutze ‘roll’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mitzel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mitzel has seen a slight increase in count but a decrease in rank and proportion in terms of popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 14,664 to 15,483, indicating a drop in popularity by 5.59%. However, the actual count of people with the Mitzel surname increased marginally by 1.72%, from 1,859 to 1,891 individuals. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease of 7.25%, going from 0.69 to 0.64.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,664 | #15,483 | -5.59% |
| Count | 1,859 | 1,891 | 1.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.64 | -7.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mitzel
The ethnic identity associated with the Mitzel surname, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen some changes over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.42% from 96.50% to 95.13%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 127.69%, although the overall percentage remains low at 1.48% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black saw increases of 16.95% and 65.62% respectively, while those identifying as two or more races decreased by 17.83%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 70.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 95.13% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 1.48% | 127.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 1.11% | 70.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.06% | -17.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.69% | 16.95% |
| Black | 0.32% | 0.53% | 65.62% |