Explore the Family Name Maizel
The meaning of Maizel
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Meisel. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Anatoliy, Boris, Leonid, Yefim.
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How common is the last name Maizel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Maizel has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 85,996th in terms of prevalence, with 202 people bearing the surname. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 100,302, with the count decreasing to 180 individuals. This drop marked a 16.64 percent change in rank and a 10.89 percent decrease in the number of people carrying the surname. The proportion of individuals with the last name Maizel per 100,000 people also saw a decline, falling from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, a decrease of 14.29 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #100,302 | -16.64% |
| Count | 202 | 180 | -10.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maizel
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Maizel indicates minimal change between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, approximately 97.52 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage dropped slightly to 96.11, marking a change of -1.45 percent. Over this decade, the Hispanic representation among those with the surname Maizel emerged, registering at 3.33 percent in 2010. No individuals with the surname Maizel identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 96.11% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.33% | 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% |