Explore the Family Name Fenzel
The meaning of Fenzel
German: variant of Wenzel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fenzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fenzel's popularity has seen minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Fenzel was ranked 60,706 in terms of popularity. By 2010, its rank slid slightly to 62,359, indicating a decline of 2.72%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased from 310 to 321 during the same period, an increase of 3.55%. The proportion per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #62,359 | -2.72% |
| Count | 310 | 321 | 3.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fenzel
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Fenzel surname. In 2000, approximately 96.45% of those with the Fenzel surname identified as White, and this percentage saw a slight uptick to 98.44% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic went from 3.55% in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 98.44% | 2.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |