Explore the Family Name Feasel
The meaning of Feasel
Americanized form of German Fiesel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Feasel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Feasel has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,461 in popularity which dropped to 23,002 by 2010, marking a decrease of 2.41%. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 1,069 in 2000 to 1,111 in 2010, representing an increase of 3.93%. The proportion per 100k people also witnessed a small dip from 0.4 to 0.38 during the same period, indicating a reduction of about 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,461 | #23,002 | -2.41% |
| Count | 1,069 | 1,111 | 3.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feasel
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Feasel, the Decennial U.S. Census provides interesting insights. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 97.29% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 96.13% in 2010. Hispanic representation saw a modest increase of 13.59%, moving from 1.03% in 2000 to 1.17% in 2010. There was a noticeable growth in the categories of "Two or more races" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native", with increases of 24.62% and 34.04% respectively over the decade. The data for the years 2000 and 2010 indicated that no Feasels identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, however in 2010, there were minor representations in these categories, with 0.54% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 0.72% as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 96.13% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.17% | 13.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 0.81% | 24.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.63% | 34.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |