Explore the Family Name Maisel
The meaning of Maisel
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Meisel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maisel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Maisel had a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 23,863 to 24,648. The count of individuals bearing the surname also grew by 2.53%, jumping from 988 in 2000 to 1,013 in 2010. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 8.11%, dropping from 0.37 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,863 | #24,648 | -3.29% |
| Count | 988 | 1,013 | 2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maisel
As for ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Maisel identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease in this demographic over the decade (-2.25%). The Hispanic community saw significant growth, increasing by 56.87% during this period. There was also modest growth (15.32%) among those who identified with two or more races. Meanwhile, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders within the Maisel surname group declined by nearly 31%. The census did not report any Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native individuals bearing the Maisel surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.81% | 90.72% | -2.25% |
| Hispanic | 4.66% | 7.31% | 56.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.28% | 15.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.49% | -30.99% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |