Explore the Family Name Whetsell
The meaning of Whetsell
Americanized form of German Wetzel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whetsell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Whetsell saw a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Whetsell was ranked 25,775th most common name in the United States; by 2010, it fell slightly to 25,849th place, reflecting a change of -0.29%. Nevertheless, the number of individuals with the Whetsell surname increased during this period, growing from 897 in 2000 to 952 in 2010—a 6.13% increase. However, as a proportion per 100k people, there was a slight decline of -3.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,775 | #25,849 | -0.29% |
| Count | 897 | 952 | 6.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whetsell
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010 for those bearing the Whetsell surname. The proportion of people identifying as white decreased slightly over the decade, from 88.96% to 87.50%. There was also a decrease in the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic, falling from 2.68% to 2.21%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 6.80% to 7.46%, and those claiming two or more races rose significantly from 1.11% to 1.89%. The data indicates no individuals with the Whetsell surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.96% | 87.5% | -1.64% |
| Black | 6.8% | 7.46% | 9.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 2.21% | -17.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.89% | 70.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |