Explore the Family Name Wissel
The meaning of Wissel
German: 1. habitational name from a place so named in Westphalia. 2. variant of Wessel.
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How common is the last name Wissel in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wissel has seen a decline over the past decade. In 2000, Wissel was ranked 28,700th in popularity and this number increased to 35,057 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by nearly 22.15%. The count of people with the surname Wissel also decreased during this period, dropping from 781 in 2000 to 643 in 2010, representing a change of -17.67%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Wissel per 100,000 people dropped by 24.14% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,700 | #35,057 | -22.15% |
| Count | 781 | 643 | -17.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.22 | -24.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wissel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting changes. While the majority of individuals with the surname Wissel identify as White (94.71% in 2010, a slight decrease from the 95.90% recorded in 2000), there are shifts in other categories. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 23.53% between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic dropped by 21.56%. Interestingly, the data shows an emergence of individuals with the Wissel surname identifying with two or more races, rising from zero in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010. There were no changes for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories within this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 94.71% | -1.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 1.71% | -21.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 0.78% | -23.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |