Explore the Family Name Cissell
The meaning of Cissell
English (Middlesex): variant of Welsh Cecil. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Cissell in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cissell has seen a slight drop in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 14,134th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 14,695th position, marking a decrease of nearly 4%. However, in terms of actual count, the number of people with the Cissell surname rose from 1,953 in 2000 to 2,023 in 2010, an increase of about 3.58%. Despite this, its proportion per 100,000 people dropped marginally from 0.72 to 0.69 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,134 | #14,695 | -3.97% |
| Count | 1,953 | 2,023 | 3.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.69 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cissell
As for ethnic identity associated with the surname Cissell, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked to individuals identifying as White. This group made up around 94% of all Cissells in both 2000 and 2010, although it experienced a slight decrease of 0.37% over the decade. The second most common ethnicity connected to the surname was Black, constituting 2.46% in 2000 and 2.42% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of individuals identifying as Hispanic experienced a minor decrease from 1.89% to 1.83%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased by almost 30%, reaching 1.19% in 2010 from 0.92% in 2000. No Cissells identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.47% | 94.12% | -0.37% |
| Black | 2.46% | 2.42% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 1.83% | -3.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.19% | 29.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |