Explore the Family Name Vensel
The meaning of Vensel
Americanized form of German Wensel or Wenzel, and apparently also of Czech Vencl, a cognate of the latter German name.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vensel in the United States?
The surname Vensel saw a slight shift in its popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 46,523 in terms of prevalence and moved to 48,628 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 4.52%. However, the number of individuals with this last name increased marginally from 431 in 2000 to 434 in 2010, an approximate growth of 0.7%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.25% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #48,628 | -4.52% |
| Count | 431 | 434 | 0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vensel
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Vensel identify as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 97.68% identified as such, though this slightly decreased to 95.16% in 2010. There was also a marked increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 1.39% in 2000 to 2.3% in 2010. In 2010, there was an introduction of a new ethnic identity among individuals with the Vensel surname, with 1.15% reporting as belonging to two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.68% | 95.16% | -2.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.3% | 65.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |