Find out how popular the last name Feasel is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Feasel.

Feasel, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Feasel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Feasel in America

Feasel is the 23002nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Feasel surname appeared 1,111 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Feasel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Feasel to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Feasel

The surname FEASEL is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the German word "feisel," which means "bundle" or "faggot." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked as a gatherer or seller of firewood or kindling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FEASEL can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. In this text, a person named "Conradus Feysel" is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction in the year 1274.

Another historical reference to the name FEASEL appears in the Urkundenbuch der Stadt Hildesheim, a collection of records from the city of Hildesheim in Lower Saxony. In this document, a "Johannes Feysel" is listed as a resident of the city in the year 1389.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, various spelling variations emerged, such as Feißel, Feissel, and Feisel. Some of these variations were likely influenced by local dialects and pronunciation differences.

One notable individual who bore the name FEASEL was Johann Gottlieb Feisel (1755-1826), a German mathematician and astronomer. He was born in Zweibrücken, in the Palatinate region of Germany, and made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

Another prominent figure with the surname FEASEL was Friedrich Feisel (1806-1892), a German-American industrialist and inventor. He was born in Württemberg, Germany, and later immigrated to the United States, where he established a successful manufacturing company in Pennsylvania, producing machinery and tools.

In the 19th century, the name FEASEL also gained recognition through the works of the German writer and poet Wilhelm Feisel (1832-1904). Born in Worms, he published several collections of poetry and prose, often drawing inspiration from his travels and experiences in various parts of Germany.

Additionally, the name FEASEL has been associated with notable figures in the field of education. One example is Gustav Feisel (1876-1951), a German-American educator and author who served as the principal of several high schools in New York City and wrote extensively on educational reform and teaching methods.

While the surname FEASEL is not as common as some other German names, it has left its mark on various areas of human endeavor, ranging from science and industry to literature and education, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have borne this name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Feasel

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Feasel.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Feasel was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Feasel has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Feasel was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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