Explore the Family Name Grasser
The meaning of Grasser
1. South German and Swiss German: nickname for an irascible person or a complainer, from Middle High German grāzen ‘to scream, behave in a high-spirited way’. 2. South German (Grässer): from Middle High German gras ‘grass’ + the agent suffix -er (see Graser), an occupational name for a mower, grass cutter, or for someone in charge of the communal meadows. Compare Graesser.
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How common is the last name Grasser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grasser saw a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 20,319th most popular, but by 2010, it had risen to 17,764th place, marking a 12.57% change. The count of people bearing the Grasser surname also grew by nearly 30%, from 1,217 to 1,577. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the Grasser name expanded its presence from 0.45 to 0.53, an increase of 17.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,319 | #17,764 | 12.57% |
| Count | 1,217 | 1,577 | 29.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.53 | 17.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grasser
The ethnicity data from the same Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Grasser surname is primarily associated with those identifying as White, though there were slight shifts over the decade. The percentage of Grassers reporting as White decreased slightly from 95.15% to 94.42%. At the same time, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and of two or more races increased their share, with the latter category seeing a substantial rise from 0.66% to 1.52%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Grassers identifying as Hispanic declined from 3.04% to 2.73%. No Grassers reported Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.15% | 94.42% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 3.04% | 2.73% | -10.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 1.52% | 130.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.7% | 42.86% |
| Black | 0.66% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |