Explore the Family Name Gassen
The meaning of Gassen
German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Bavaria, Hesse, Rhineland, Brandenburg.
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How common is the last name Gassen in the United States?
The surname Gassen saw a decline in popularity from the years 2000 to 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname Gassen was ranked 35,106th in terms of prevalence, but it dropped to rank 39,607 by 2010, marking a decrease of 12.82%. The actual count of people bearing this surname also decreased from 608 in 2000 to 555 in 2010, showing an 8.72% drop. The proportion of individuals with the surname Gassen per 100,000 population also fell from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, a drop of 17.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,106 | #39,607 | -12.82% |
| Count | 608 | 555 | -8.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gassen
On the aspect of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Gassen identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 97.86% in 2000 to 95.32% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this surname group showed a notable increase from 0.99% in 2000 to 2.34% in 2010, indicating a 136.36% change. In 2010, there was also a small percentage (1.26%) that identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native which was non-existent in 2000. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010, nor any who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 95.32% | -2.6% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 2.34% | 136.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |