Explore the Family Name Sensel
The meaning of Sensel
1. South German: probably from a pet form of the Latin personal name Vincens (see Vincent). 2. German: habitational name from any of the places called Senseln in former East Prussia and Bohemia.
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How common is the last name Sensel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sensel has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 75,938 to 78,040, which is a change of -2.77. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.81%, rising from 236 in 2000 to 245 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 population also decreased by 11.11%, shifting from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #78,040 | -2.77% |
| Count | 236 | 245 | 3.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sensel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Sensel surname identify as White, accounting for 97.03% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.73% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those from two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 96.73% | -0.31% |
| 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% |