Explore the Family Name Russel
The meaning of Russel
1. English (of Norman origin): variant of Russell. 2. German: from a pet form of Russ, see Russ 2. 3. northwest German (Rüssel): probably a variant of Rossel.
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How common is the last name Russel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Russel' has slightly declined in the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 6781 but slipped to 7894 by 2010, marking a decrease of around 16.41%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an 8.45% drop, from 4582 people in 2000 to 4195 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of the population with the surname 'Russel' per 100k people also fell by 16.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,781 | #7,894 | -16.41% |
| Count | 4,582 | 4,195 | -8.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.7 | 1.42 | -16.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Russel
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there have been shifts between 2000 and 2010. The number of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the surname increased by 87.14%, while those identifying as two or more races saw a rise of 22.38%. People identifying as White also increased slightly by 3.27%. On the other hand, there was a marked increase in the Hispanic population with this surname by 62.82%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a modest increase of 15.72%, while the Black population with this surname decreased by 21.70%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.42% | 70.66% | 3.27% |
| Black | 24.42% | 19.12% | -21.7% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 4.51% | 62.82% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 2.57% | 22.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.59% | 1.84% | 15.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.31% | 87.14% |