Explore the Family Name Insel
The meaning of Insel
German: topographic name for someone living on an island, German Insel. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Insel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Insel saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the ranking was 82691, but it slipped to 88685 in 2010, marking a 7.25% decline. The count of people with this surname also decreased slightly, from 212 in 2000 to 209 in 2010, showing a modest drop of 1.42%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #88,685 | -7.25% |
| Count | 212 | 209 | -1.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Insel
The ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Insel has shown some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While those identifying as White remained the large majority, there was a small decrease from 96.23% in 2000 to 94.74% in 2010. The Hispanic population saw a significant increase of 44.85%, moving from 3.3% in 2000 to 4.78% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 94.74% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 4.78% | 44.85% |
| 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% |