Explore the Family Name Nudell
The meaning of Nudell
Americanized form of Jewish (from Ukraine and Poland) Nudel: metonymic occupational name for a tailor or a needle maker, from Yiddish dialect nudl ‘needle’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avi, Chaim, Mayer, Moishe, Shira.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nudell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Nudell' has slightly decreased over the course of a decade. In 2000, Nudell was ranked 82,691 in popularity and this rank dropped to 88,685 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 7.25%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also dipped by 1.42%, from 212 in 2000 to 209 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname 'Nudell' per 100k population fell by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #88,685 | -7.25% |
| Count | 212 | 209 | -1.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nudell
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname 'Nudell' identify as White. This figure remained fairly stable between 2000 and 2010, with a minimal decrease of 0.05% over this time frame. The census data did not record any individuals with the surname 'Nudell' identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Furthermore, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 96.65% | -0.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |