Explore the Family Name Fissel
The meaning of Fissel
German: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fissel in the United States?
The surname Fissel has seen a decline in its popularity over the years, as data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates. In 2000, it was ranked 33,605th in terms of prevalence in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 44,500th. This represents a significant decrease of 32.42% over the decade. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also diminished, dropping from 640 in 2000 to 483 in 2010, a reduction of 24.53%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 33.33%, going from 0.24 in 2000 to just 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,605 | #44,500 | -32.42% |
| Count | 640 | 483 | -24.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.16 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fissel
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fissel, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows little change between 2000 and 2010. The overwhelming majority of individuals bearing this surname identify as White; this figure slightly decreased from 97.66% in 2000 to 97.10% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase, albeit from a small base, rising from 1.09% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010, a growth of 52.29%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 97.1% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.66% | 52.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |