Explore the Family Name Poppel
The meaning of Poppel
South German (also Pöppel): from a pet form of the personal name Popp. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Hans.
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How common is the last name Poppel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Poppel has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its ranking fell from 94,227 to 99,378, marking a 5.47% drop. However, the total count of individuals with the Poppel surname increased marginally from 180 to 182, showing a 1.11% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 14.29%, moving from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,227 | #99,378 | -5.47% |
| Count | 180 | 182 | 1.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poppel
The census data further provides us with insights into the ethnic identities associated with the Poppel surname. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 98.33% of the group. This proportion slightly decreased to 96.15% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or those identifying with two or more races. The number of individuals identifying as Black or African American was suppressed in 2000 but recorded a percentage of 2.75 in 2010. The counts for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were consistently recorded as zero throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 96.15% | -2.22% |
| Black | 0% | 2.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |