Explore the Family Name Fasel
The meaning of Fasel
Swiss German and German: 1. from Middle High German vasel ‘young male breeding animal’ or ‘brood, offspring’, applied as a metonymic occupational name for the man who kept a breeding animal (for the village); or as a nickname for a man with a large family and wealth. 2. pet form of the personal name Gervasius (see Gervais).
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How common is the last name Fasel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Fasel" saw a decrease in rank from 53,782 in 2000 to 57,781 in 2010, a change of -7.44%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 360 in 2000 to 352 in 2010, marking a -2.22% change. Although small, these decreases reflect a drop in the proportion per 100k from 0.13 to 0.12, an overall reduction of -7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #57,781 | -7.44% |
| Count | 360 | 352 | -2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fasel
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting aspects regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Fasel". In 2000, 95% of those carrying the name identified as White, which increased slightly to 96.02% in 2010. There was no record of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations for either year. Individuals identifying with two or more races represented 1.39% in 2000 and rose marginally to 1.42% by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic were not present in 2000 but accounted for 1.99% in 2010. Conversely, Black identifiers dropped from 1.39% in 2000 to none recorded in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 96.02% | 1.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.42% | 2.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |