Explore the Family Name Kisel
The meaning of Kisel
1. Altered form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (eastern Ashkenazic) Kissel or perhaps of German Geisel or some other similar (like-sounding) surname. 2. Ukrainian and Belorussian: nickname from Belorussian and Russian kisel or Russified form of Ukrainian kysil ‘fruit jelly’.
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How common is the last name Kisel in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kisel in the United States has decreased between 2000 and 2010. It slipped from being the 57,849th most popular surname in 2000 to the 67,943rd in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 17.45%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell by 11.85%, from 329 to 290 during the same decade. Similarly, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people declined by approximately 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #67,943 | -17.45% |
| Count | 329 | 290 | -11.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kisel
On the ethnicity front, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Kisel identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In fact, the percentage of Kisel surname bearers who identified as White increased slightly, from 92.71% in 2000 to 94.48% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dipped slightly by 1.75%. Interestingly, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races dropped entirely, down from 2.43% to zero. There were no recorded individuals with the Kisel surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.71% | 94.48% | 1.91% |
| Hispanic | 4.56% | 4.48% | -1.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.43% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |