Explore the Family Name Popiel
The meaning of Popiel
Polish: nickname from dialect popiel (standard Polish popiół) ‘ash, cinders’. History: Popiel was the name of a legendary ruler of prehistoric Poland.
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How common is the last name Popiel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Popiel has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Popiel was ranked as the 36,463rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 38,640th position, indicating a change of approximately -5.97%. In terms of raw numbers, there were 579 individuals with the surname Popiel in 2000, decreasing marginally to 572 by 2010 – a drop of 1.21%. The proportion of people named Popiel per 100,000 also saw a reduction of 9.52%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,463 | #38,640 | -5.97% |
| Count | 579 | 572 | -1.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Popiel
When observing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Popiel, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity, although there was a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010 (from 97.24% to 96.33%). The only other significant ethnic identity associated with this surname is Hispanic, which saw an increase from 1.55% in 2000 to 2.80% in 2010. There are no recorded instances of the Popiel surname being linked with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 96.33% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.8% | 80.65% |
| 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% |