Explore the Family Name Visel
The meaning of Visel
German: variant of Viesel, itself a variant of Fiesel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Visel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Visel saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,412th, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 79,075th position, representing a drop of 7.71%. The count of individuals with the Visel surname also experienced a marginal drop of 2.03%, from 246 in 2000 to 241 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Visel surname per 100,000 population decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #79,075 | -7.71% |
| Count | 246 | 241 | -2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Visel
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Visel surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with this surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 92.28% in 2000 to 92.95% in 2010. The next most common ethnic identity was Hispanic, which decreased from 4.47% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Black representation within the Visel surname holders, from 0% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.28% | 92.95% | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 4.47% | 3.32% | -25.73% |
| Black | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |