Explore the Family Name Counsell
The meaning of Counsell
English (Lancashire): variant of Council.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Counsell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Counsell has seen a slight decrease in popularity rank from 46,000th place in 2000 to 46,138th in 2010, representing a change of -0.3%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Counsell surname increased by 5.72% during the same time period, from 437 people in 2000 to 462 in 2010. The proportion of this surname per 100k people remained steady at 0.16 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #46,138 | -0.3% |
| Count | 437 | 462 | 5.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Counsell
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Counsell identify as White, with an increase from 90.39% in 2000 to 91.99% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this name saw a minor decrease of 5.46%, while those identifying as Black experienced a more significant decline of 25.74%. There was a complete drop in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.39% | 91.99% | 1.77% |
| Black | 6.41% | 4.76% | -25.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 1.73% | -5.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.37% | 0% | -100% |