Explore the Family Name Kesel
The meaning of Kesel
1. South German: variant of Kiesel. 2. Flemish (De Kesel): topographic name for someone living on gravelly land. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kesel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, Kesel is not a commonly found surname in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked at 52,289 and by 2010 it had slightly dropped to a rank of 54,418, indicating a decrease in popularity by 4.07%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 373 in 2000 to 379 in 2010, marking an increase of 1.61%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 7.14% during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #54,418 | -4.07% |
| Count | 373 | 379 | 1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kesel
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority of individuals with the Kesel surname identify as White, accounting for 96.78% in 2000 and slightly decreasing by 0.49% to 96.31% in 2010. Additionally, no Kesels identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. There were also some changes in other ethnic identities over this decade. For instance, in 2000, 1.88% of Kesels identified as being of two or more races, but by 2010, this percentage dropped to zero. Meanwhile, there was a new appearance of Hispanic representation among those with the Kesel surname, rising to 2.11% in 2010 from no representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 96.31% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |