Explore the Family Name Vessel
The meaning of Vessel
1. English: variant of Vessell. 2. Americanized form of Slovenian and Slovak Vesel, and perhaps also of Czech and Slovak Veselý (see Vesely). Compare Vessell and Wessel.
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How common is the last name Vessel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Vessel" notably decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 36,463rd most common surname with a prevalence rate of 0.21 per 100k people; however, by 2010, its ranking had fallen to 42,511, with a proportion of only 0.17 per 100k. This represents a drop in the count of 11.92% and an overall popularity decline of approximately 16.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,463 | #42,511 | -16.59% |
| Count | 579 | 510 | -11.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vessel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there were significant shifts within the Vessel surname's demographic makeup from 2000 to 2010. The highest percentage belonged to Black ethnicity, increasing from 53.71% to 56.47% over the decade. The second-largest group remained those of White ethnicity, though their proportion declined from 41.11% to 36.86%. Interestingly, the proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw the largest growth rate, rising by 24.86%, while those of Hispanic ethnicity also increased marginally. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.71% | 56.47% | 5.14% |
| White | 41.11% | 36.86% | -10.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 2.94% | 6.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.73% | 2.16% | 24.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |