Explore the Family Name Gessel
The meaning of Gessel
1. South German: topographic name for someone who lived in a side street or alley, from a diminutive of Gasse ‘alley, side street’. 2. Dutch: see Van Gessel.
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How common is the last name Gessel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gessel has experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,596, but by 2010, the rank had fallen to 44,576 - a change of -7.16%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 493 to 482 during this period, marking a decrease of 2.23%. Additionally, the proportion of people with the surname Gessel per 100,000 individuals dropped by 11.11%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,596 | #44,576 | -7.16% |
| Count | 493 | 482 | -2.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gessel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Gessel surname showed several shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic decreased by 12.68% and 10.77% respectively. However, the percentage of people identifying as having two or more races significantly increased by 92.90%, from 1.83% in 2000 to 3.53% in 2010. The majority of people with the Gessel surname identified as White, although this percentage slightly declined from 92.49% in 2000 to 90.87% in 2010. The percentages for those identifying as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.49% | 90.87% | -1.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 3.53% | 92.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.25% | 2.9% | -10.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.42% | 1.24% | -12.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |