Explore the Family Name Nebel
The meaning of Nebel
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Nebel ‘fog, mist’, Middle High German nēbel. This could be a nickname, or alternatively a habitational name from any of several places so named in Schleswig-Holstein and Bavaria. In some cases it may be a shortened form of the ancient Germanic personal name Nibelunc, Nebelung. 2. Altered form of German Knebel. 3. Danish: habitational name from any of several places so named, meaning ‘new homestead’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Gerhard, Hans, Otto, Annice, Armin, Dieter, Erwin, Ewald, Ingeborg, Raimund.
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How common is the last name Nebel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nebel has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 13,863rd most popular and by 2010 it had climbed to 13,413th place, marking a change of 3.25%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this period, with 1,999 recorded in 2000 and 2,272 by 2010. This represents a growth rate of 13.66%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Nebel per 100,000 individuals slightly increased from 0.74 to 0.77.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,863 | #13,413 | 3.25% |
| Count | 1,999 | 2,272 | 13.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.77 | 4.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nebel
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Nebel also changed between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Though the majority of those with this surname identify as White (96.25% in 2000 to 92.74% in 2010), there were notable increases in other ethnic identities. The highest increase was seen in American Indian and Alaskan Native representation, with a jump from 0.25% to 0.79%. Black representation also increased from 0.55% to 1.32%, and Hispanic representation nearly doubled from 1.75% to 3.48%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races increased to 0.62% and 1.06% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 92.74% | -3.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 3.48% | 98.86% |
| Black | 0.55% | 1.32% | 140% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.06% | 24.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.79% | 216% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.62% | 77.14% |