Explore the Family Name Theel

The meaning of Theel

1. North German: from a Low German pet form of the personal name Dietrich. 2. Possibly an altered form of German Thiel.

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How common is the last name Theel in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Theel has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 31,621 among all surnames, but by 2010 it had climbed to 30,538, showing an increase of 3.42%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 691 in 2000 to 764 in 2010, a growth of 10.56%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.26.

20002010Change
Rank#31,621#30,5383.42%
Count69176410.56%
Proportion per 100k0.260.260%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Theel

When looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Theel, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, making up 96.24% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.42% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, going from 2.17% to 2.75%. A more significant change was observed in those identifying as two or more races, which increased by 63.89%, from 0.72% to 1.18%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.

20002010Change
White96.24%95.42%-0.85%
Hispanic2.17%2.75%26.73%
Two or More Races0.72%1.18%63.89%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0.72%0%0%