Explore the Family Name Wessells
The meaning of Wessells
1. Altered form of Wessell, a surname of German origin, with the addition of excrescent -s, a common feature of Americanized surnames. 2. Altered form of Dutch and North German Wessels.
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How common is the last name Wessells in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wessells has seen a slight decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 47,735 and by 2010, its rank had slipped to 52,267, marking a decrease of about 9.49%. The number of people with the Wessells surname also fell from 417 in 2000 to 397 in 2010, a drop of approximately 4.8%. The proportion per 100k population likewise dipped from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, a fall of around 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #52,267 | -9.49% |
| Count | 417 | 397 | -4.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wessells
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Wessells surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The number of people identifying as White decreased from 86.81% to 81.86%, a change of -5.70%. However, the percentage of people identifying with two or more races nearly doubled, going from 1.20% to 2.27%. There was also a notable increase in the Hispanic representation from 1.44% to 2.77%, an upswing of 92.36%. Similarly, the Black community saw an increase from 10.31% to 12.59%, a rise of 22.11%. Meanwhile, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.81% | 81.86% | -5.7% |
| Black | 10.31% | 12.59% | 22.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.77% | 92.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 2.27% | 89.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |