Explore the Family Name Himsel
The meaning of Himsel
German: unexplained. This name occurs in Saxony and Thuringia. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin.
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How common is the last name Himsel in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Himsel saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Himsel ranked as the 82,344th most popular surname with a count of 213 occurrences. However, by 2010, the ranking had fallen to 91,981 with only 200 individuals identified with this surname, showing an 11.7% drop in ranking and a 6.1% decrease in count. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #91,981 | -11.7% |
| Count | 213 | 200 | -6.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Himsel
Reviewing the Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Himsel is predominately White. In 2000, 99.53% of those with the surname were identified as White, decreasing slightly to 98.00% in 2010. There was no record of any individuals with the Himsel surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or having two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.53% | 98% | -1.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |