Explore the Family Name Udell
The meaning of Udell
English (Somerset and Dorset) and Channel Islands (Guernsey): habitational name from Yewdale in Coniston (Lancashire), from Old English īw ‘yew tree’ + Old Norse dalr ‘valley’.
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How common is the last name Udell in the United States?
The surname Udell saw a slight decline in popularity ranking based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Udell ranked 17,030 in popularity but dropped to 17,216 by 2010, indicating a change of -1.09. Despite this decrease in rank, the absolute count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,538 in 2000 to 1,645 in 2010, resulting in a growth rate of 6.96%. The proportion of the Udell surname per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.57 to 0.56 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,030 | #17,216 | -1.09% |
| Count | 1,538 | 1,645 | 6.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.56 | -1.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Udell
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that those carrying the Udell surname predominantly identified as White, accounting for 88.69% in 2000 and 85.35% in 2010. However, there was a notable increase in the number of individuals identifying as Two or more races, rising from 0.91% to 1.40%, a change of 53.85%. Also, identification within the Black community grew by 24.21%, increasing from 7.93% to 9.85%. Furthermore, the Hispanic representation also saw an increase of 48.30%, climbing from 1.76% to 2.61%. There were no reported changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.69% | 85.35% | -3.77% |
| Black | 7.93% | 9.85% | 24.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.61% | 48.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.4% | 53.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |