Explore the Family Name Toepel
The meaning of Toepel
German: 1. (also Töpel): habitational name from Töpeln in Saxony. 2. from Middle High German top(p)el ‘die’, probably applied as a nickname for an inveterate dice player. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno.
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How common is the last name Toepel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Toepel saw a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 98,298 with a count of 171, equivalent to 0.06 per 100k people. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 114,424 with a count of 153 or 0.05 per 100k, indicating a decrease of 16.41% in rank and a 10.53% drop in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,298 | #114,424 | -16.41% |
| Count | 171 | 153 | -10.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toepel
The Census data also reveals that those bearing the surname Toepel predominantly identify as White in terms of ethnicity. The percentage of individuals identifying as such increased slightly from 97.66% in 2000 to 98.04% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. It's worth noting that all these categories recorded a 0% change during the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 98.04% | 0.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |