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

Hisel, 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 Hisel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hisel in America

Hisel is the 27845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hisel surname appeared 862 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 Hisel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hisel 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 Hisel

The surname Hisel is believed to have originated in Germany, where it first emerged in the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "hysele," which meant "shelter" or "house." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a small house or cottage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hisel can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, which mentions a person named "Hildebrandus Hysele" in the year 1263. This indicates that the name was in use by at least the 13th century in parts of Germany.

The Hisel surname also appears in various medieval records and manuscripts from other parts of Germany, such as the Württembergisches Urkundenbuch, which contains references to individuals with the name Hisel in the 14th and 15th centuries. These early records often show variations in spelling, such as "Hysele," "Hysle," or "Hysel."

One notable bearer of the Hisel name was Johann Hisel, a German theologian and reformer who lived in the 16th century (circa 1500-1570). He was a follower of Martin Luther and played a role in the Protestant Reformation in Germany.

Another individual of note was Johann Hisel, a German painter and engraver who lived in the 17th century (circa 1620-1680). He was known for his religious paintings and etchings, some of which can still be found in churches and museums in Germany.

In the 18th century, there was a German composer and organist named Johann Hisel (1737-1801) who was active in the Baroque and Classical periods. He composed various works for organ and other instruments, contributing to the musical traditions of his time.

The Hisel surname can also be traced to certain place names in Germany, such as the village of Hysele in the state of Baden-Württemberg. This suggests that some individuals may have adopted the name based on their place of origin or residence.

While the name Hisel is most commonly associated with Germany, it has also spread to other parts of Europe and beyond over the centuries, likely due to migration and immigration patterns. However, its roots can be traced back to its German origins and the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hisel

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

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

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