Explore the Family Name Schabel
The meaning of Schabel
South German: probably a nickname for a barber or carpenter from Middle High German schaben ‘to scrape’ (see Schaber). Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Armin, Dietrich.
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How common is the last name Schabel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schabel has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schabel was ranked as the 31,924th most popular surname, but by 2010 it dropped to the 33,596th position, marking a 5.24% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 683 in 2000 to 678 in 2010, indicating a 0.73% decline. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Schabel per 100,000 population saw an 8% decrease from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,924 | #33,596 | -5.24% |
| Count | 683 | 678 | -0.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schabel
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that a vast majority of individuals with the surname Schabel identify as White, with 97.07% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 96.90% in 2010. Between these years, there was no recorded percentage for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.88% in 2000 to 1.47% in 2010. Additionally, a new category emerged in 2010 with 0.88% of individuals identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 96.9% | -0.18% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.47% | 67.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |