Explore the Family Name Nadel
The meaning of Nadel
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a maker of needles or, in some cases, for a tailor, from Middle High German nādel(e), German Nadel ‘needle’. This surname is rare in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Emanuel, Abbe, Dov, Moishe, Ofer.
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How common is the last name Nadel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nadel has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 17,835th in terms of popularity and had a count of 1,447 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had decreased by 2.7% to 18,317, but the count of individuals with the Nadel surname increased by 4.56% to 1,513. Meanwhile, its proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 5.56%, going from 0.54 to 0.51 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,835 | #18,317 | -2.7% |
| Count | 1,447 | 1,513 | 4.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.51 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nadel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nadel also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The highest percentage belonged to those identifying as White, though the percentage decreased from 93.99% to 90.61%. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic increased significantly by 63.79%, going from 3.59% to 5.88%. While those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose modestly from 0.97% to 1.26%, the count for those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease of 16.22%, moving from 1.11% to 0.93%. Notably, the percentages for those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were at zero in 2000 but changed to 0.99% and 0.33% respectively in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.99% | 90.61% | -3.6% |
| Hispanic | 3.59% | 5.88% | 63.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 1.26% | 29.9% |
| Black | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 0.93% | -16.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |