Explore the Family Name Cassells
The meaning of Cassells
Scottish: variant of Cassell, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cassells in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cassells has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,293 and by 2010, it had fallen to 52,037, a change of -7.75%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 411 to 399 during the same period, marking a decrease of -2.92%. The proportion of people named Cassells per 100,000 also saw a decrease of -6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,293 | #52,037 | -7.75% |
| Count | 411 | 399 | -2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cassells
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes in the distribution of the Cassells surname between 2000 and 2010. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, remaining at 0% for both years. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased from 3.16% to 3.51%, an increase of 11.08%. The White ethnicity group decreased from 55.23% to 51.13%, a drop of -7.42%. Additionally, there was an increase in the Hispanic and Black ethnic groups. The Hispanic population increased from 3.65% to 4.51%, representing a 23.56% change, while the Black population increased from 37.47% to 40.60%, an increase of 8.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.23% | 51.13% | -7.42% |
| Black | 37.47% | 40.6% | 8.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.65% | 4.51% | 23.56% |
| Two or More Races | 3.16% | 3.51% | 11.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |