Explore the Family Name Crisel
The meaning of Crisel
Probably an Americanized form of German Kreisel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crisel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Crisel has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,961st most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 297 instances. By 2010, however, its rank had dropped to 74,141, marking a decrease of 17.76%. The count of individuals carrying the Crisel surname also decreased by 12.12% during this period, from 297 to 261. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also saw a drop of 18.18%, going from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #74,141 | -17.76% |
| Count | 297 | 261 | -12.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crisel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Crisel surname is predominantly associated with Whites, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 90.91% of those bearing the surname identified as White, a percentage which slightly increased to 91.19% by 2010. There is also a minor association with the Hispanic ethnicity; the proportion of Hispanics with the Crisel surname rose from 5.05% in 2000 to 5.36% in 2010, marking a 6.14% increase. The data also shows a small percentage (2.68%) of individuals with this surname identifying as Two or more races in 2010. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearing the Crisel surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.91% | 91.19% | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 5.05% | 5.36% | 6.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |