Explore the Family Name Schlissel
The meaning of Schlissel
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Schlüssel (see Schlussel).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schlissel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schlissel has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 95,091 and had 178 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 105,079 and the count of people with this last name decreased to 170. This change in popularity represents a 10.5% decrease in rank and a 4.49% fall in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, a drop of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,091 | #105,079 | -10.5% |
| Count | 178 | 170 | -4.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlissel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Schlissel surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 98.31% in 2000 to 98.24% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00% across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 98.24% | -0.07% |
| 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% |