Explore the Family Name Naegele
The meaning of Naegele
South German (Nägele): variant of Nagel. Compare Nagele. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Alois, Bernhard, Erwin, Heinz, Hilde, Manfred, Matthias, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Naegele in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Naegele has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, Naegele ranked 20,960th in popularity with a count of 1,169 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, though the count increased to 1,216 people, its rank dropped to 21,483rd. This represents a change of -2.5 in the ranking and an increase of 4.02 in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,960 | #21,483 | -2.5% |
| Count | 1,169 | 1,216 | 4.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Naegele
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Naegele surname. In 2000, 92.73 percent of those with the surname identified as White, which slightly dropped to 91.61 percent by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase from 4.70 percent to 6.00 percent. A small number of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, with this group's representation increasing by 57.35 percent from 2000 to 2010. However, there was a decrease in individuals identifying as being of two or more ethnicities from 1.37 percent to 0.99 percent. No individuals with the Naegele surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.73% | 91.61% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 6% | 27.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 1.07% | 57.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0.99% | -27.74% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0% | 0% |