Explore the Family Name Semel
The meaning of Semel
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Semmel. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Gitel, Moshe, Shmuel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Semel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Semel surname has seen a drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it had a rank of 44,497 which fell to 47,429 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 6.59%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly, from 455 in the year 2000 to 447 in 2010, showing a minor decline of 1.76%. The proportion per 100k showed a reduction of 11.76%, moving from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #47,429 | -6.59% |
| Count | 455 | 447 | -1.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Semel
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010 for individuals bearing the Semel surname. The White ethnicity group saw a slight decline of 2.21%, moving from 95.16% in 2000 to 93.06% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races groups both saw increases of 62.73%, rising from 1.10% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010. The Hispanic group also experienced an increase, growing by 77.84% from 1.76% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained constant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 93.06% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 3.13% | 77.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 1.79% | 62.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.79% | 62.73% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |