Explore the Family Name Hensell
The meaning of Hensell
English: 1. habitational name from Hensall (Yorkshire), from the Old Norse personal name Hethinn (genitive Hethinns) + Old English halh ‘nook, corner of land’. 2. of French origin, but unexplained etymology. It was taken to England by a Huguenot refugee who fled France after the Massacre of Saint Bartholomew’s Day (24 August 1572) and settled in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
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How common is the last name Hensell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hensell saw a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. It was ranked as the 58,553rd most popular surname in 2000, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 67,126th position, representing a 14.64% decline. The number of people with this surname also reduced during this period, with a count of 324 in 2000 down to 294 in 2010, marking a drop of 9.26%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #67,126 | -14.64% |
| Count | 324 | 294 | -9.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hensell
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hensell, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is primarily identified with White ethnicity. In 2000, about 94.44% of individuals bearing the Hensell surname were White, although this figure slightly reduced to 92.18% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a growth of 20.00%, increasing from 3.40% in 2000 to 4.08% in 2010. There was also a new entry of people identifying with two or more races at 2.38% in 2010. However, there were no records of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 92.18% | -2.39% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 4.08% | 20% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |