Explore the Family Name Rassel
The meaning of Rassel
1. German: nickname for a hothead, from Middle High German razzeln ‘to romp, to rampage’, or a metonymic occupational name for a driver in a chase, from the rattle (Rassel in German) used. 2. Luxembourgish: possibly a derivative of Rasse, from the ancient Germanic personal name Radizo (Rasso), derived from rad ‘counsel’. Alternatively, perhaps a nickname from Old French rasel ‘measurement for grains and salt’.
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How common is the last name Rassel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Rassel" showed a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Rassel" ranked 55,003 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to the rank of 62,359, marking a change of -13.37%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname "Rassel" also decreased from 350 in 2000 to 321 in 2010, indicating an 8.29% change. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 0.13 to 0.11, experiencing a decrease of 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #62,359 | -13.37% |
| Count | 350 | 321 | -8.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rassel
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Rassel", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows slight changes between 2000 and 2010. While there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander and two or more races categories in 2000, by 2010, they constituted 2.18% and 2.80% respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as White slightly decreased from 93.43% in 2000 to 92.83% in 2010. However, the Hispanic representation saw a significant decrease of 27.24%, dropping from 2.57% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black went from 2.29% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.43% | 92.83% | -0.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 1.87% | -27.24% |
| Black | 2.29% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |