Explore the Family Name Uebel
The meaning of Uebel
German (also Übel): 1. nickname for an evildoer, from Middle High German übele ‘evil’. 2. from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Ub(b)o, a short form of various compound names beginning with od ‘property, possession’. Compare Ubel. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Kurt, Ralf, Wilhelmina.
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How common is the last name Uebel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Uebel's popularity ranking has slightly decreased over the years, dropping from 51,352 in 2000 to 56,195 in 2010. This is a 9.43% decrease in rank. The actual count of people with this surname also saw a decline during this period, falling by 4.46% from 381 individuals in 2000 to 364 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of the Uebel surname per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29%, changing from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #56,195 | -9.43% |
| Count | 381 | 364 | -4.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uebel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes amongst the Uebel population between 2000 and 2010. For instance, there was a complete drop-off in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, going from 1.84% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. However, an emergence in the 'Two or more races' category was noted in 2010, with 1.37% identifying as such whereas none did in 2000. The largest group remained those who identified as White, although their proportion decreased slightly from 96.33% in 2000 to 95.33% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.31% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories both showed zero presence in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 95.33% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.92% | 46.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |