Explore the Family Name Sekel
The meaning of Sekel
1. Slovak (Sekeľ, also Sékeľ) and Czech: from Hungarian Szekely. 2. Germanized or Americanized form of Hungarian Szekely or of its Slovenian and Croatian form Sekelj.
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How common is the last name Sekel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sekel saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell by 1.89% from 62,046 to 63,218 over the course of the decade. However, the actual count of individuals with the Sekel surname increased by 4.64%, growing from 302 to 316 people. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #63,218 | -1.89% |
| Count | 302 | 316 | 4.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sekel
In terms of ethnic identity, the distribution among those with the surname Sekel shifted somewhat during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, most individuals identified as White (93.71%), a percentage that slightly decreased to 92.09% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.99% to zero, while those identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010, representing 2.53% of the total. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.98% to 3.16%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.71% | 92.09% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 3.16% | 6.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |