Explore the Family Name Mischel
The meaning of Mischel
German: from a pet form of Misch 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mischel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mischel has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 37,200 in 2000 to 41,501 in 2010, representing an 11.56% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased by 7.09%, with 564 bearers in 2000 and 524 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Mischel surname per 100,000 population also fell by 14.29%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,200 | #41,501 | -11.56% |
| Count | 564 | 524 | -7.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mischel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Mischel surname is predominantly associated with the White demographic, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of individuals with this surname identified themselves as White, with a marginal increase of 0.22% over the decade. The Asian/Pacific Islander demographic saw a significant decrease of 41.03%, dropping from 1.95% in 2000 to 1.15% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races experienced a 26.42% increase, from 1.06% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010. A new entry in 2010 was the Hispanic community with 1.15%, whereas the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities were not represented in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 95.42% | 0.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.34% | 26.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.95% | 1.15% | -41.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |