Explore the Family Name Fiesel
The meaning of Fiesel
German: 1. from Middle Low German visel ‘pestle, pounding instrument’, a metonymic occupational name. 2. nickname from Middle High German visel ‘fiber, fringe’, perhaps for a skinny man. 3. nickname for a philanderer, from Middle High German visel ‘penis’. Compare Feasel, Feazel, and Feazell.
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How common is the last name Fiesel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fiesel has experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 96,033 in terms of popularity and had a count of 176 individuals, or 0.07 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank fell to 124,548 and the count dropped to 138 individuals, or 0.05 per 100,000 people. This represents a 29.69% decrease in rank and a 21.59% decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,033 | #124,548 | -29.69% |
| Count | 176 | 138 | -21.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fiesel
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Fiesel identify as White, at 95.45% in 2000 and 92.75% in 2010, experiencing a slight 2.83% decrease over the decade. A small percentage, 2.84%, identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the surname reported identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 92.75% | -2.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |