Explore the Family Name Orejel
The meaning of Orejel
Hispanic (Mexico): variant of Oregel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Orejel in the United States?
The surname Orejel, as recorded in the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a steady rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked at 30,614 with 719 instances of the name. By 2010, its rank had risen to 27,228 and the count increased to 888; this is an approximate increase of 11.06% in rank and a 23.5% growth in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also grew by 11.11%, going from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,614 | #27,228 | 11.06% |
| Count | 719 | 888 | 23.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.3 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Orejel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Orejel has also seen some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of bearers identified as Hispanic (97.08%), followed by White (1.39%) and Black (1.25%). There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage of Hispanics decreased slightly to 96.85%, while the percentage of Whites increased by 69.78% to 2.36%. The percentage of Blacks dropped significantly by 45.60% to 0.68%. No significant change was recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.08% | 96.85% | -0.24% |
| White | 1.39% | 2.36% | 69.78% |
| Black | 1.25% | 0.68% | -45.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |