Explore the Family Name Brassell
The meaning of Brassell
English: variant of Braswell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brassell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brassell has shown a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brassell was ranked as the 20,898th most populous surname, but this ranking improved by 3.34% to 20,201th in 2010. The number of individuals with the surname also grew from 1,174 in 2000 to 1,319 in 2010, marking an increase of 12.35%. The proportion per 100,000 people changed from 0.44 to 0.45, indicating a slight growth in prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,898 | #20,201 | 3.34% |
| Count | 1,174 | 1,319 | 12.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.45 | 2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brassell
The ethnicity distribution for the Brassell surname has also shifted according to the Decennial U.S. Census. As of 2010, 68.39% of individuals identified as White, down by 1.72% since 2000. Identification as Black decreased by 4.51% to 24.56%, while Hispanic identification increased by 51.13% to 3.34%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also rose by 53.05% to 3.26%. However, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.59% | 68.39% | -1.72% |
| Black | 25.72% | 24.56% | -4.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 3.34% | 51.13% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 3.26% | 53.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |