Explore the Family Name Bichsel
The meaning of Bichsel
Swiss German: cognate of German Büchsel, a metonymic occupational name for a maker of small boxes or a woodworker, from a diminutive of Middle High German bühse ‘box’.
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How common is the last name Bichsel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bichsel has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bichsel was ranked 38,198th most popular and this dropped by 2.65% to 39,212th place in 2010. Despite this loss in rank, the actual count of people bearing the Bichsel name increased by 2.94%, from 545 to 561 individuals during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease of 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,198 | #39,212 | -2.65% |
| Count | 545 | 561 | 2.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bichsel
The ethnic identity associated with the Bichsel surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 97.68% in 2010, which is down slightly from the 98.35% reported in 2000. There were no recorded instances of Bichsels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity was noted in the 2010 census, making up 1.25% of the individuals carrying the Bichsel name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 97.68% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.25% | 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% |