Explore the Family Name Bischel
The meaning of Bischel
German: variant of Büschel, a habitational name from a place near Oldenburg or a topographic name from Middle High German büschel ‘bundle, bunch’ for someone who lived in a semi-wild area. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmuth, Benno, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Bischel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bischel has shown a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 44,192nd most popular name in 2000, it shifted to the 45,653rd spot a decade later, marking a drop by 3.31%. Despite this slip in rank, the actual number of people bearing the surname increased marginally from 459 to 468, representing a growth of 1.96%. However, when examined in proportion to every 100,000 people, the presence of the surname decreased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #45,653 | -3.31% |
| Count | 459 | 468 | 1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bischel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides information about those who identify with the surname Bischel. In 2000, around 98.91% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.65% in 2010. During the same period, there was a new appearance of Hispanic identification within bearers of the Bischel surname, accounting for 1.28% in 2010. There were no changes in identification as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.91% | 97.65% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.28% | 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% |