Explore the Family Name Sissel
The meaning of Sissel
German: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Sissel in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Sissel" has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sissel ranked 36,381 in terms of surname popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 48,717, denoting a decrease of 33.91%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 581 in 2000 to 433 in 2010, a drop of 25.47%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Sissel per 100,000 decreased by 31.82% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,381 | #48,717 | -33.91% |
| Count | 581 | 433 | -25.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.15 | -31.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sissel
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Sissel identify as white, although there was a slight decrease from 97.25% in 2000 to 95.61% in 2010. The data also shows an increase in the number of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races. In 2000, 0.86% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing to 1.15% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races rose from 0.86% to 1.39%. While the data for Hispanic, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either zero or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 95.61% | -1.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.39% | 61.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 1.15% | 33.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |