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

Persell, 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 Persell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Persell in America

Persell is the 52267th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Persell surname appeared 397 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 Persell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Persell 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 Persell

The surname Persell has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Persill," which itself may have originated from the Latin name "Persillius." This name was likely introduced to Britain during the Roman occupation.

In its earliest recorded forms, the name appeared as "Persill" and "Persyll" in various medieval records from counties such as Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. These areas were known centers of Roman settlement, which may explain the name's Latin roots.

One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1279, which mentions a "Willelmus Persill." The Hundred Rolls were a series of administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I.

By the 14th century, variations of the name, such as "Persell" and "Persill," had become more common. The Subsidy Rolls of Essex from 1327 list a "Johannes Persell," indicating the name's presence in that county.

In the 15th century, the surname appeared in the form "Persell" in the records of the Guild of Corpus Christi in York, where a certain "Thomas Persell" was mentioned in 1459.

One notable figure in history who carried the surname Persell was John Persell, a merchant and alderman who lived in London during the late 16th century. He was born around 1540 and played a prominent role in the city's affairs.

Another individual of note was William Persell, a renowned clockmaker who lived in London in the early 18th century. He was born in 1685 and was known for creating intricate and highly accurate timepieces.

In the 19th century, the surname gained further recognition with the birth of Edward Persell (1822-1901), a prominent British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel.

Another figure was Margaret Persell (1870-1942), an English writer and activist who campaigned for women's rights and social reform. She was born in Gloucestershire and published several books on feminist issues.

Lastly, one cannot neglect to mention Sir George Persell (1896-1976), a British military officer who served with distinction during both World Wars and later became a respected diplomat and author.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Persell

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

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

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