Find out how popular the last name Honadel is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Honadel.

Honadel, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Honadel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Honadel in America

Honadel is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Honadel surname appeared 158 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Honadel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Honadel to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Honadel

The surname HONADEL is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was initially spelled as "Honadl" or "Honädl". These early variations suggest that the name may have derived from the German word "Hohn", meaning "mockery" or "scorn", possibly referring to someone with a mocking or derisive nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HONADEL surname can be found in the parish records of the town of Oberammergau, Bavaria, dating back to 1589. The record mentions a certain Hans Honadl, who was a local farmer and landowner. This historical document provides valuable insight into the early usage and spelling of the surname.

In the 17th century, the HONADEL name surfaced in other parts of Germany, particularly in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia. During this period, the spelling "Honadel" became more prevalent, likely due to regional variations in dialect and pronunciation. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Johann Honadel (1640-1712), a respected clockmaker from Dresden, and Anna Maria Honadel (1678-1743), a prominent midwife in the town of Erfurt.

As the HONADEL family spread across Germany, their surname underwent further spelling changes. In the 18th century, records from the city of Nuremberg show the name written as "Hönädel" or "Hönnadel". One notable figure from this era was Georg Friedrich Hönnadel (1725-1798), a renowned theologian and author of several religious texts.

The 19th century saw the HONADEL name appearing in various parts of Europe, as migration patterns increased. In 1832, a certain Karl Honadel (1802-1874) was born in the German town of Görlitz, near the border with Poland. He later emigrated to the United States, becoming one of the first members of the HONADEL family to settle in the New World.

Another significant figure bearing the HONADEL surname was Wilhelm Honadel (1856-1923), a German-born artist and painter who achieved recognition for his landscape and portrait works. His paintings can be found in several notable collections across Europe.

Throughout its history, the HONADEL surname has maintained a strong presence in German-speaking regions, with pockets of the family dispersed across various European countries and the Americas. While the name's exact origins remain shrouded in mystery, its enduring legacy serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and fascinating stories woven into the tapestry of surnames worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Honadel

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Honadel.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Honadel was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Honadel has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Honadel was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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