Explore the Family Name Grassel
The meaning of Grassel
South German (Grässel): 1. from a diminutive of Grass. 2. nickname for a greedy person, from Old High German grātag ‘greedy’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grassel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Grassel has seen a slight decrease over time. In 2000, it was ranked at 34,630 and by 2010, it had fallen to 40,432, marking a 16.75% drop in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 618 in 2000 to 541 in 2010, which represents a decline of 12.46%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people bearing the surname Grassel dropped by 21.74%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,630 | #40,432 | -16.75% |
| Count | 618 | 541 | -12.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.18 | -21.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grassel
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Grassel, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the largest percentage identifies as White, though a slight decrease was recorded from 2000 to 2010 (98.06% to 94.09%). There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 0.97% in 2000 to 3.70% in 2010, an increase of 281.44%. Additionally, the 2010 census reported 1.11% of individuals with the surname Grassel identifying as Black, a demographic not recorded in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.06% | 94.09% | -4.05% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 3.7% | 281.44% |
| Black | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |