Explore the Family Name Toppel
The meaning of Toppel
German: 1. nickname from Middle High German top(p)el ‘game of dice’. 2. possibly a habitational name from a place so called on the Havel river. 3. (also Töppel): nickname from Old Slavic toplъ ‘warm’. Compare Topel. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans Peter, Kurt, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Toppel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Toppel has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Toppel was ranked 63,297th in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 64,559th, a decline of roughly 2%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 295 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, indicating a growth of approximately 4.41%. Despite this increase in raw numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people reduced by 9.09%, suggesting that while the absolute number of people named Toppel grew, its popularity relative to other surnames diminished.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #64,559 | -1.99% |
| Count | 295 | 308 | 4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toppel
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Toppel, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is overwhelmingly identified as White. In 2000, about 95.59% of Toppels were white, and this figure rose slightly to 96.43% by 2010. The percentage of Toppels who identify as Hispanic also saw a significant percentage increase of 15.38%, although the overall proportion remains small at 1.95% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 96.43% | 0.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 1.95% | 15.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |