Explore the Family Name Kusel
The meaning of Kusel
1. North German (also Küsel): nickname from Middle Low German kusel ‘spinning top’, perhaps applied to a squat but agile person. 2. South German: nickname from Middle High German kuose ‘female calf’ or ‘sheep’. 3. German (also Küsel): habitational name from Kusel in Palatinate or Küsel near Magdeburg. 4. Americanized form of Slovenian Kuselj: nickname from a diminutive of dialect kus ‘blackbird’ (see Kus). 5. Possibly also an Americanized form of Slovenian Kuželj (see Kuzel). 6. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Kusl, a pet form of the Biblical name Yekuthiel. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz.
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How common is the last name Kusel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kusel has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,826th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 59,470th position. This equates to a change of -4.65%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose modestly during this time period, from 336 in 2000 to 340 in 2010, marking an increase of 1.19%. The proportion of individuals carrying the Kusel name per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #59,470 | -4.65% |
| Count | 336 | 340 | 1.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kusel
When examining the ethnic identity of those with the Kusel surname, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's clear that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.32% of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, and in 2010, this figure slightly decreased to 96.76%, indicating a minor decline of 0.58%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories all showed no change from 2000 to 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 Census reported a small percentage (1.47%) of individuals with the Kusel surname identifying as Hispanic, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 96.76% | -0.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| 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% |