Explore the Family Name Gisel
The meaning of Gisel
Swiss German and German: variant of Giesel or Geisel.
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How common is the last name Gisel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gisel has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Gisel was ranked as the 72,237th most popular last name, with 251 people bearing this surname. This equates to approximately 0.09 people per 100,000. By 2010, Gisel had dropped in rank to the 83,226th most common surname, with only 226 individuals carrying this name, accounting for about 0.08 people per 100,000. This represents an approximate drop of 15.21% in ranking and a 9.96% decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #83,226 | -15.21% |
| Count | 251 | 226 | -9.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gisel
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some slight shifts between 2000 and 2010. The overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Gisel identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, making up 97.61% and 96.02% respectively, although there was a minor decrease of 1.63%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.39% in 2000 to 3.10% in 2010, marking a rise of 29.71%. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Gisel who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 96.02% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 3.1% | 29.71% |
| 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% |