Explore the Family Name Missel
The meaning of Missel
German: variant of Müssel, from a pet form of the personal name Hieronymus (see Jerome). Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Frieda, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Missel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Missel has seen significant changes in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 51,583rd in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped to a rank of 68,949 — a drop of 33.67%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also decreased from 379 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, representing a decrease of 24.8%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Missel per 100,000 people also declined, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to just 0.1 in 2010, marking a decrease of 28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #68,949 | -33.67% |
| Count | 379 | 285 | -24.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Missel
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showcases a few shifts over the 10-year period. In 2000, 96.31% of those with the Missel surname identified as White, slightly dipping to 95.79% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories both saw a reduction from 1.32% in 2000 to zero by 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, growing to 2.46% in 2010 from no reported percentage in 2000. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained constant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 95.79% | -0.54% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |