Explore the Family Name Fasse
The meaning of Fasse
German: from the personal name Fass or Vass, a vernacular short form of the Late Latin personal name Gervasius (see Gervais). Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Bodo, Fritz, Ingeborg, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Fasse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fasse has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,906th and fell to 71,478th by 2010. This represents a change of -0.81%. However, the number of people carrying the Fasse surname increased by 6.23% during the same period, growing from 257 to 273. The proportion per 100k of the population with this surname also dropped by 10%, moving from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #71,478 | -0.81% |
| Count | 257 | 273 | 6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fasse
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Fasse surname, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that nearly all identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor decrease of 0.55%. In 2000, 96.50% of those with the Fasse surname identified as White, and it slightly decreased to 95.97% in 2010. There was no recorded presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among those with the Fasse surname in either census year. However, in 2010, about 2.20% identified as Hispanic, a category that recorded no presence in the 2000 data. Data for two or more races was not available or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 95.97% | -0.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |