Explore the Family Name Graessle
The meaning of Graessle
1. Americanized form of German Gräss(e)l, a diminutive of Grass 1. 2. South German (Grässle): nickname for a greedy person, from Old High German grātag ‘greedy’. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Graessle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Graessle has seen a modest increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,469th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 46,138th position, reflecting a rise in popularity of about 4.81%. The actual number of individuals with this surname also grew from 409 in 2000 to 462 in 2010, an increase of nearly 13%. The proportion of people with the surname Graessle per 100,000 people likewise increased by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #46,138 | 4.81% |
| Count | 409 | 462 | 12.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Graessle
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals bearing the surname Graessle identify as White, though there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.8% in 2000 to 95.45% in 2010. Notably, there was no recorded representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. However, by 2010, some diversity began to emerge with 2.60% of individuals identifying with two or more races and 1.3% identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 95.45% | -2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |