Explore the Family Name Turkel
The meaning of Turkel
1. Jewish (from Ukraine): nickname for a chatterer, from the Ukrainian verb turkaty ‘to tell over and over again’ + the agent suffix -el. 2. English: from the Old Norse personal name Thorkell, a shortened form of a name composed of the elements Thórr, the name of the Scandinavian god of thunder, + ketill ‘sacrificial cauldron, helmet’. The personal name Thurkill or Thirkill was in use throughout England in the Middle Ages; in northern England it had been introduced directly by Scandinavian settlers, whereas in the South it was the result of Norman influence. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chavie, Cohen, Mayer.
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How common is the last name Turkel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Turkel has seen a decrease in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Turkel was ranked 45,078th most popular name and by 2010, it had dropped to 51,066th, marking a 13.28% decline. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this time period from 448 to 408, representing an 8.93% decrease. The proportion of Turkels per 100,000 people in the population fell from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, indicating a 17.65% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #51,066 | -13.28% |
| Count | 448 | 408 | -8.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turkel
As for ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Turkel identify as white, making up 97.10% of Turkels in 2000 and 96.32% in 2010. There was a slight decrease in the percentage of Turkels identifying as white over this decade, with a change of -0.80%. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, some change was observed in other ethnic identities. People identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.34% in 2000 to 2.70% in 2010, showing a significant increase of 101.49%. Those identifying as two or more races, however, dropped from 1.56% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 96.32% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.7% | 101.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |