Explore the Family Name Measel
The meaning of Measel
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Measel in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Measel" has seen some changes over time. In 2000, it was ranked 41,793 in terms of popularity and held a count of 490 people with this surname. By 2010, the rank had shifted to 44,808, showing a decrease of 7.21% in popularity. The count also reduced slightly by 2.24%, lowering to a total of 479 individuals named Measel. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people dropped from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, marking an 11.11% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,793 | #44,808 | -7.21% |
| Count | 490 | 479 | -2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Measel
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Measel" has also seen minor changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a majority, 97.96%, were identified as White, while a small percentage, 1.22%, identified with two or more races. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, while the majority remained White at 96.24%, there was a slight increase in those identifying with two or more races, up to 1.25%. Additionally, new categories emerged as 1.04% identified as Hispanic and another 1.04% as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 96.24% | -1.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.25% | 2.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |