Explore the Family Name Oregel
The meaning of Oregel
Hispanic (Mexico): altered form of Origel. Compare Orejel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oregel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Oregel has increased significantly over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 26,361 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to rank 19,200, reflecting a change of 27.17%. The number of people with this surname has also grown, from 871 in 2000 to 1,414 in 2010, marking a substantial increase of 62.34%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with this last name per 100,000 people also climbed by 50.0%, from 0.32 to 0.48.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,361 | #19,200 | 27.17% |
| Count | 871 | 1,414 | 62.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.48 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oregel
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Oregel, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority (98.23% in 2010, down slightly from 98.97% in 2000) identify as Hispanic. A smaller proportion identify as White, with that number rising from 0.92% in 2000 to 1.41% in 2010, a change of 53.26%. Meanwhile, there is a minuscule proportion that identifies as Asian/Pacific Islander, standing at 0.35% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.97% | 98.23% | -0.75% |
| White | 0.92% | 1.41% | 53.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |