Explore the Family Name Townsell
The meaning of Townsell
English: unexplained. In the US, it is found mainly among African Americans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Townsell in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Townsell has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Townsell was ranked as the 29,447th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 27,331st position, marking a 7.19% change in rank. Additionally, the number of individuals bearing the Townsell name grew from 756 in 2000 to 884 in 2010, a rise of approximately 16.93%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also increased slightly from 0.28 to 0.3 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,447 | #27,331 | 7.19% |
| Count | 756 | 884 | 16.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.3 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Townsell
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Townsell from 2000 to 2010. The largest group was those identifying as Black, although this group decreased from 66.8% to 63.46% during this time. Meanwhile, those identifying as White saw a slight increase from 26.46% to 28.05%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also increased, going from 4.5% to 5.43%. The Hispanic group experienced a modest growth from 1.72% to 1.92%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 66.8% | 63.46% | -5% |
| White | 26.46% | 28.05% | 6.01% |
| Two or More Races | 4.5% | 5.43% | 20.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 1.92% | 11.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |