Explore the Family Name Schubel
The meaning of Schubel
German: from Middle High German schubel, schübel ‘bunch, clump, tuft; applied to a naïve, simple fellow. In Bavaria it seems also to have been a nickname for a plump little fellow, from the same vocabulary word used in a transferred sense. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Schubel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schubel has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schubel ranked 62,236th in popularity and by 2010, it had moved up to 61,436th place, representing a change of 1.29%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 301 in 2000 to 327 in 2010, an increase of 8.64%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #61,436 | 1.29% |
| Count | 301 | 327 | 8.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schubel
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Schubel surname identify as white. In 2000, this group represented 97.34% of all Schubels, though this figure dropped slightly to 95.11% by 2010. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic within this surname category, growing to 3.06% in 2010 from no recorded presence in 2000. There were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 95.11% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.06% | 0% |
| 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% |