Explore the Family Name Dresel
The meaning of Dresel
German: 1. occupational name for a turner, Middle High German drehsel. 2. habitational name from a place in Westphalia called Dresel. 3. from a shortened pet form of the personal name Andreas. Compare Dressel.
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How common is the last name Dresel in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dresel has seen a positive shift between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Dresel ranked 67,936 in terms of popularity with a count of 271 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank had improved to 65,782 with an increased count of 301, marking an 11.07% increase in the number of people with this surname. The proportion per 100k people remained the same at 0.1 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #65,782 | 3.17% |
| Count | 271 | 301 | 11.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dresel
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides details regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dresel. Between 2000 and 2010, there was no record of Dresel being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. The majority, 93.69% in 2010 (down from 94.46% in 2000), identified as White. There was a decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.85% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the proportion identifying with two or more races, from 2.21% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010, reflecting a change of over 50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 93.69% | -0.82% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 3.32% | 50.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 1.66% | -10.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |