Explore the Family Name Kriesel
The meaning of Kriesel
1. German: from a diminutive of Kriese. 2. Altered form of German Kreisel.
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How common is the last name Kriesel in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kriesel experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,704th and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 32,632nd, marking a change of -2.93%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually saw a modest increase from 689 in 2000 to 704 in 2010, representing a 2.18% growth. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, the representation of the name Kriesel decreased from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010, a decline of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,704 | #32,632 | -2.93% |
| Count | 689 | 704 | 2.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kriesel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed some interesting shifts for those bearing the Kriesel surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, though this percentage dropped slightly from 96.23% in 2000 to 94.03% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.31% to 1.99%, showing a rise of 51.91%. Another notable change was seen among those reporting two or more ethnic identities, which rose dramatically from 0.87% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010, a significant increase of 194.25%. There were no Kriesels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 94.03% | -2.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 2.56% | 194.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.99% | 51.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.87% | 0% | 0% |