Explore the Family Name Hassel
The meaning of Hassel
1. German (also Hässel): topographic name from has ‘marsh’ + lo ‘wooded lowland’, or a habitational name from a place so named (for example, in Hanover and Westphalia). 2. Swedish (also Hässel): ornamental name from Swedish hassel ‘hazel’, or possibly a habitational name from a placename containing the element Hassel or Hässel. 3. Dutch and Flemish (Van Hassel): habitational name from Hasselt in Overijssel (the Netherlands), Hasselt, the capital of Belgian Limburg, Ophasselt in East Flanders, or Neerhasselt in Aalst (East Flanders); the placenames denote the presence of hazel trees.
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How common is the last name Hassel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Hassel" has seen a minor decline in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hassel was ranked 14,912th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 16,022nd place, marking a decrease of 7.44%. There was also a slight fall in the count of people bearing the surname, from 1,821 in 2000 down to 1,811 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 10.29%, from 0.68 to 0.61.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,912 | #16,022 | -7.44% |
| Count | 1,821 | 1,811 | -0.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.61 | -10.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hassel
On the ethnicity front, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Hassel" has altered slightly over the decade. In 2000, about 84.79% identified as White, decreasing marginally to 82.33% in 2010. Those identifying as Black increased from 10.49% in 2000 to 11.49% in 2010. An upward trend is noted in those who identify as belonging to two or more races, growing by 20.86%, and Hispanic identity rose by 31.31%. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.79% | 82.33% | -2.9% |
| Black | 10.49% | 11.49% | 9.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 2.6% | 31.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 2.26% | 20.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |