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

Heisel, 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 Heisel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Heisel in America

Heisel is the 46219th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Heisel surname appeared 461 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 Heisel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Heisel 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 Heisel

The surname HEISEL is of German origin, originating in the 14th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "heis," meaning "hoarse" or "husky," and was likely initially given as a nickname to someone with a hoarse voice or as a descriptive name for their occupation.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various German historical records and manuscripts from the 14th and 15th centuries, such as the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis and the Württembergisches Urkundenbuch. These records often referred to individuals as "Heisel" or "Heysel," reflecting the variations in spelling during that time period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Johann Heisel, a German blacksmith born in the late 14th century in the town of Freiburg im Breisgau. His name appears in the town's tax records from 1396, indicating his occupation and the use of the surname.

Another notable individual was Hans Heisel, a German merchant and trader who lived in the 15th century in the city of Nuremberg. Historical records suggest he was involved in the lucrative spice trade with Italy and the Middle East.

In the 16th century, the name Heisel was associated with the German Renaissance scholar and humanist Johannes Heisel, born in 1529 in Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland). He was a renowned linguist and philologist, contributing significantly to the study of ancient languages and literature.

Moving forward to the 17th century, there was a German composer named Johann Heisel, born in 1651 in Dresden. He composed church music and was employed as a court musician in several German cities, including Leipzig and Halle.

Another noteworthy individual was Friedrich Heisel, a German painter and engraver born in 1748 in Nuremberg. He was known for his intricate engravings of architectural subjects and landscapes, which were highly regarded during his lifetime.

While the name HEISEL is predominantly of German origin, it has also been found in other regions with German cultural influences, such as parts of Austria, Switzerland, and some areas of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. However, the majority of historical records and references to the name can be traced back to its German roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Heisel

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

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 Heisel 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 Heisel 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 Heisel was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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