Explore the Family Name Needels
The meaning of Needels
Variant of Needles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Needels in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, the Needels surname saw a slight reduction in its rank from 83,965 in 2000 to 85,357 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 1.66%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.29% from 208 to 219 over the same period. The proportion of Needels per 100,000 people dropped by 12.5%, from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #85,357 | -1.66% |
| Count | 208 | 219 | 5.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Needels
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Needels surname identify as White, although there was a drop in this percentage from 94.23% in 2000 to 89.95% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage going from 3.85% in 2000 to 8.22% in 2010, representing an increase of 113.51%. No change was reported for Needels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.23% | 89.95% | -4.54% |
| Hispanic | 3.85% | 8.22% | 113.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |