Explore the Family Name Shindel
The meaning of Shindel
Variant of Schindel. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Matvey, Dmitry, Yevgenia. Jewish Yakov.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shindel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shindel has slightly decreased in the U.S. between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 62,961st most common surname with 297 occurrences. This number represents a proportion of 0.11 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 66,931 and the count of individuals bearing this name fell to 295, reducing the proportion to 0.1 per 100,000 people. The total change in popularity over that decade was -6.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #66,931 | -6.31% |
| Count | 297 | 295 | -0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shindel
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Shindel, again referencing data from the Decennial U.S. Census, some shifts were observed between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, approximately 97.64% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and about 1.68% identified with two or more races. However, by 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White had dipped slightly to 95.59%, while the group identifying with two or more races was not represented. A new ethnic identity emerged in 2010, with 2.03% identifying as Hispanic. No individuals with the Shindel surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 95.59% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |