Explore the Family Name Shimel
The meaning of Shimel
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schimmel. 2. Americanized form of German Schimmel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shimel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shimel saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. During this period, the ranking of this surname dropped from 42,983 to 47,521, indicating a change of -10.56%. Furthermore, the number of people with this surname also decreased from 474 in 2000 to 446 in 2010, registering a decline of -5.91%. The proportion of the surname Shimel per 100,000 people also decreased by -16.67%, moving from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #47,521 | -10.56% |
| Count | 474 | 446 | -5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shimel
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Shimel, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the decade. In 2000, the majority of those identified as White, at 95.78%, but this figure had slightly dropped to 92.15% by 2010. The Hispanic representation grew from 2.32% to 3.81%, reflecting an increase of 64.22%. In 2010, the census recorded that 1.12% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 2.47% were of two or more ethnicities. No individuals with the Shimel surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.78% | 92.15% | -3.79% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 3.81% | 64.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |