Explore the Family Name Whetsel
The meaning of Whetsel
Americanized form of German Wetzel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whetsel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Whetsel has increased in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 21,880 with 1,107 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the ranking had shifted up to 20,961 with an increase of 4.2%. The count of individuals with the Whetsel surname grew to 1,256, marking a positive change of 13.46%. Moreover, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw an uptick from 0.41 to 0.43, indicating a 4.88% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,880 | #20,961 | 4.2% |
| Count | 1,107 | 1,256 | 13.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.43 | 4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whetsel
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Whetsel surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 92.14% in 2000 to 90.61% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Whetsel surname holders experienced a significant jump, increasing by 324.44% from 2000 to 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Black slightly decreased by 6.72% during the same period. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also rose from 2.17% to 2.71%. However, no Whetsels reported being of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.14% | 90.61% | -1.66% |
| Black | 4.61% | 4.3% | -6.72% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 2.71% | 24.88% |
| Hispanic | 0.45% | 1.91% | 324.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |