Explore the Family Name Schiessl
The meaning of Schiessl
South German: variant of Schissel. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Alois, Hannelore, Konrad.
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How common is the last name Schiessl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schiessl has decreased in popularity since 2000. In the year 2000, it ranked 65,862 in terms of commonality across all U.S. surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to a ranking of 71,265, representing an 8.2% decline. The actual count of people with the Schiessl surname also slightly fell from 281 in 2000 to 274 in 2010, a decrease of 2.49%. This trend was reflected in the proportion of individuals per 100,000 having this name, which declined by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #71,265 | -8.2% |
| Count | 281 | 274 | -2.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schiessl
Turning attention to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schiessl, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there is a clear predominance of White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.09% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and that figure increased slightly to 96.35% by 2010. Hispanic representation within people bearing the Schiessl surname decreased from 3.56% in 2000 to 3.28% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 96.35% | 0.27% |
| Hispanic | 3.56% | 3.28% | -7.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |