Explore the Family Name Glassel

The meaning of Glassel

German: diminutive of Glass 1 or 3. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Ilse.

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How common is the last name Glassel in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Glassel showed a decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 91,004 but slipped to 116,201 by 2010, marking a decrease of 27.69%. The census count for this surname also decreased from 188 in 2000 to 150 in 2010, showing a drop of 20.21%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 0.07% to 0.05%, a reduction of 28.57%.

20002010Change
Rank#91,004#116,201-27.69%
Count188150-20.21%
Proportion per 100k0.070.05-28.57%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glassel

Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Glassel, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity, although there has been a slight decline over the decade. In 2000, 99.47% of the individuals with the last name Glassel identified as White, decreasing to 94.67% by 2010. Interestingly, the data shows an emergence of Hispanic representation within this surname's bearers, moving from 0% in 2000 to 4% in 2010. However, there were no changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.

20002010Change
White99.47%94.67%-4.83%
Hispanic0%4%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%