Explore the Family Name Wensel
The meaning of Wensel
German: variant of Wenzel. Compare Vancil.
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How common is the last name Wensel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wensel has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Wensel was the 20,152nd most common surname in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped to 22,334th place, marking a decline of approximately 10.83 percent. The overall count of people with the Wensel surname also fell during this time period, from 1,230 in 2000 to 1,154 in 2010, which equates to a drop of 6.18 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,152 | #22,334 | -10.83% |
| Count | 1,230 | 1,154 | -6.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.39 | -15.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wensel
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of those with the Wensel surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.64 percent of the total, and though it fell slightly to 96.79 percent by 2010, it remained overwhelmingly the largest ethnic group. Interestingly, there was a significant rise in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 0.73 percent in 2000 to 1.65 percent in 2010, a change of 126.03 percent. However, no changes were observed in the groups identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 96.79% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 0.73% | 1.65% | 126.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.04% | -8.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |