Explore the Family Name Kishel
The meaning of Kishel
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kusel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kishel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kishel has seen a slight increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 57,544th and rose slightly to 57,516th by 2010. The number of people carrying this surname also grew moderately during this period from 331 to 354, an increase of 6.95%. However, the proportion of Kishels per 100,000 individuals remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #57,516 | 0.05% |
| Count | 331 | 354 | 6.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kishel
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kishel between 2000 and 2010. An overwhelming majority of the Kishels identified as White, although the percentage declined somewhat from 97.28% in 2000 to 94.92% in 2010. During the same period, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 1.81% to 1.41%. Meanwhile, the Black population and those identifying as belonging to two or more races, while initially absent in 2000, emerged in 2010 at 1.69% and 1.41%, respectively. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained unchanged and constituted no noticeable portion of the Kishels.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 94.92% | -2.43% |
| Black | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.41% | -22.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |