Explore the Family Name Fassel
The meaning of Fassel
South German: from a dialect diminutive of Fass ‘cask, barrel’; probably a nickname for a short, rotund person, or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house or tavern distinguished by the sign of a barrel. In some cases it may be an Americanized form of Fässle or Fassl, of like meaning and application.
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How common is the last name Fassel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fassel saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,725th most common surname and by 2010, it had slipped to 80,419th. The count of individuals with the Fassel surname also decreased by 13.24% during this decade, affecting the proportion per 100k people which also fell by 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #80,419 | -18.74% |
| Count | 272 | 236 | -13.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fassel
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fassel. In 2000, approximately 96.32% of Fassels identified as White, but by 2010, that number had slightly decreased to 92.37%. Interestingly, although no Fassels identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, nearly 3% did so in 2010. Furthermore, there was an increase in those identifying as two or more races, up from 1.84% in 2000 to 2.54% in 2010. However, there were no recorded changes among individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 92.37% | -4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 2.54% | 38.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |