Explore the Family Name Schissel
The meaning of Schissel
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a maker of dishes, probably of wood and hence a turner, from Middle High German schüssel, Yiddish shisl ‘dish’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schissel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schissel has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schissel was ranked as the 43,058th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 44,808th position, representing a decline of 4.06%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this name increased slightly from 473 to 479 during the same period. Nonetheless, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 11.11% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #44,808 | -4.06% |
| Count | 473 | 479 | 1.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schissel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that nearly all individuals with the surname Schissel identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage remained almost constant at around 98.10% in 2000 and 98.12% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Similarly, no individuals reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 98.12% | 0.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |