Explore the Family Name Mizzell
The meaning of Mizzell
Variant of Mizell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mizzell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mizzell has grown in popularity over the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, it was ranked 30791st in terms of frequency, with a count of 714, constituting a proportion of 0.26 per 100,000 of the population. By 2010, its rank improved to 29878th, with a count of 786, marking a growth rate of 10.08% and an increased proportion of 0.27 per 100,000 of the population. This indicates a near 3% uptick in the popularity ranking and a 3.85% increase in the proportion represented by this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,791 | #29,878 | 2.97% |
| Count | 714 | 786 | 10.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.27 | 3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mizzell
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the name Mizzell, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identifying as White decreased from 88.94% to 82.7%, a significant drop of 7.02%. Those identifying as Black rose from 8.4% to 11.32%, a 34.76% increase. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation also grew, moving from 1.68% to 2.8%, a rise of 66.67%. However, the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, while those claiming two or more races appeared for the first time in 2010, making up 2.16% of individuals bearing the Mizzell surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.94% | 82.7% | -7.02% |
| Black | 8.4% | 11.32% | 34.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.8% | 66.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |