Explore the Family Name Whitesel
The meaning of Whitesel
Americanized form of German Weitzel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whitesel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Whitesel saw a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 21,620 in 2000 to 21,790 in 2010; this represents a drop of 0.79%. However, the total count of individuals carrying this surname increased by 6.14% during the same period, from 1,124 in 2000 to 1,193 in 2010. This resulted in a minor decrease in proportion per 100,000 people from 0.42 to 0.4, marking a 4.76% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,620 | #21,790 | -0.79% |
| Count | 1,124 | 1,193 | 6.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.4 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitesel
On the ethnic identity front, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, Whitesel is primarily associated with White ethnicity, although there was a slight decrease from 97.06% in 2000 to 95.56% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander effectively doubled, albeit from a very small base, rising from 0.53% in 2000 to 1.01% in 2010. There was also growth in those reporting two or more races, climbing from 1.16% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. Hispanic representation saw a significant increase from 0.89% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant at zero for both the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 95.56% | -1.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.51% | 30.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.42% | 59.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 1.01% | 90.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |