Explore the Family Name Whitsell
The meaning of Whitsell
Americanized form of German Weitzel or Witzel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whitsell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Whitsell fluctuated slightly in the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, the rank of the Whitsell name was 23,283. However, by 2010, it slipped to 24,201, marking a decrease of 3.94%. Despite this drop in rank, the total count of people bearing this surname actually increased from 1,021 in 2000 to 1,038 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 1.67%. Nonetheless, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people fell by approximately 7.89%, from 0.38 to 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,283 | #24,201 | -3.94% |
| Count | 1,021 | 1,038 | 1.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.35 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitsell
Turning our attention to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes among those with the surname Whitsell from 2000 to 2010. The majority identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 93.05% in 2000 to 91.23% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage identifying as Black, rising from 3.43% in 2000 to 4.72% in 2010. The proportion reporting multiple ethnic identities also grew considerably, jumping by 75% from 0.88% to 1.54%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest rise of 9.66%, whereas there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.05% | 91.23% | -1.96% |
| Black | 3.43% | 4.72% | 37.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 1.93% | 9.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.54% | 75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |