Explore the Family Name Vessels
The meaning of Vessels
Probably an altered form of Vessell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vessels in the United States?
The surname "Vessels" was ranked 17,377th in popularity in the year 2000 and slightly increased to the ranking of 17,502 in 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. This represents a popularity decrease of about 0.72%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying this surname rose from 1,498 in 2000 to 1,610 in 2010, marking an increase of 7.48%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased marginally from 0.56 in 2000 to 0.55 in 2010, indicating a slight drop in prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,377 | #17,502 | -0.72% |
| Count | 1,498 | 1,610 | 7.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.55 | -1.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vessels
In terms of ethnicity, the "Vessels" surname has seen some changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Back in 2000, the majority of the Vessels were identified as White (84.25%), followed by Black (12.68%), Hispanic (1.34%), and those of Two or more races (1.13%). By 2010, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of White (83.11%) and Black (12.48%) Vessels, while the Hispanic representation rose significantly to 2.42%. Interestingly, instances of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities made their first appearance in 2010, each comprising 0.43% of the Vessels population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.25% | 83.11% | -1.35% |
| Black | 12.68% | 12.48% | -1.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.42% | 80.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.12% | -0.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |