Explore the Family Name Unsell
The meaning of Unsell
Altered form of German Unseld, from Middle High German unsaelde ‘misfortune’, a nickname for a sad, unlucky person.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Unsell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Unsell has seen a decline over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 60,557 and by 2010 it had dropped to rank 70,403, marking a decrease of 16.26%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 311 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 10.61%. The proportion of individuals per 100,000 with the surname Unsell also reduced by 25% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #70,403 | -16.26% |
| Count | 311 | 278 | -10.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Unsell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reflects that the Unsell surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. As of 2000, 90.68% of those with this surname were identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 92.45% by 2010. An increase was also noted within the Hispanic community - from 1.93% in 2000 to 2.88% in 2010. However, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races decreased from 3.86% to 2.88% during the same period. No individuals with the Unsell surname were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native disappeared entirely from the data by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.68% | 92.45% | 1.95% |
| Two or More Races | 3.86% | 2.88% | -25.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 2.88% | 49.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.89% | 0% | 0% |