Explore the Family Name Amsel
The meaning of Amsel
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Amsl, from German Anselm (see Anselmo). 2. German: from Amsel ‘(European) blackbird’ (a bird related to the American robin), hence either a nickname for someone fond of singing or a metonymic occupational name for a bird catcher. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Cheskel, Dovid, Hyman, Mayer, Naftali, Rivka. German Horst.
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How common is the last name Amsel in the United States?
The surname Amsel has grown in popularity over the last decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Amsel ranked 68,782 among all surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to 58,876 - a significant increase of 14.4%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw an uptick during this period. The census counted 267 people named Amsel in 2000, which increased to 344 in 2010. This represents a growth rate of 28.84%. Similarly, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Amsel grew by 20% from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #58,876 | 14.4% |
| Count | 267 | 344 | 28.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amsel
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Amsel. In 2000, the vast majority (97.75%) of individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had slightly dropped to 96.51%, indicating a minor decrease of 1.27%. During the same period, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification within the Amsel surname group, moving from 0% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010. There were no changes or representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for this surname from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.75% | 96.51% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| 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% |