Explore the Family Name Postel
The meaning of Postel
1. German: from a pet form of the personal name Sebastian. 2. German: habitational name from Postel in Silesia. 3. German: from Apostel ‘apostle’, a nickname for someone who played the part of an apostle in a medieval mystery play. 4. French (northern): from Old French postel ‘piece of wood erected vertically, used as a support’. Compare Postell and Postle. 5. Jewish (from Ukraine): metonymic occupational name for a shoemaker, from Yiddish postele ‘leather shoe’. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Postel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Postel has seen a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Postel ranked 22,222nd in terms of commonality, but dropped to a ranking of 23,647 by 2010, representing a decline of 6.41%. Despite the slip in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Postel was not significantly impacted, decreasing only slightly from 1,083 in 2000 to 1,072 in 2010, a minor reduction of just over 1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,222 | #23,647 | -6.41% |
| Count | 1,083 | 1,072 | -1.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.36 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Postel
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that Postel is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, with 85.78% in 2000 and 84.51% in 2010. However, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races has risen slightly; Hispanic representation increased from 11.63% in 2000 to 12.59% in 2010 (an 8.25% change), and those identifying as two or more races rose from 0.46% in 2000 to 1.49% in 2010. Conversely, the Black population saw a notable decrease from 1.66% in 2000 to 0.93% in 2010. No data was reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.78% | 84.51% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 11.63% | 12.59% | 8.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.46% | 1.49% | 223.91% |
| Black | 1.66% | 0.93% | -43.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |