Explore the Family Name Grassl
The meaning of Grassl
South German: variant of Grassel. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grassl in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grassl has decreased in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 51,945th most common surname, and by 2010, it had dropped to 57,101st. This represents a decrease of nearly 10 percent. As for counts, there were 376 people with this last name in 2000, but by 2010, the number had slightly decreased to 357, representing a decline of just over 5 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Grassl per 100,000 people also fell by approximately 14 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #57,101 | -9.93% |
| Count | 376 | 357 | -5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grassl
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Grassl surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, about 98.4 percent of individuals with this last name identified as such, and by 2010, this percentage rose slightly to 99.44 percent. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian, Alaskan Native or those claiming two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 99.44% | 1.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |