Explore the Family Name Van Tassel
The meaning of Van Tassel
Americanized form of Dutch Van Tessel: habitational name for someone from Texel, the largest of the islands that form a line stretching from North Holland to East Frisia. This was the assembly area for ships of the Dutch West India Company leaving for the New World.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Tassel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Tassel has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 11,083 in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010, it had slid to 11,810, reflecting a 6.56% decrease. However, despite this decline in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 2,631 in 2000 to 2,650 in 2010, a growth of 0.72%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Van Tassel per 100,000 dropped by 8.16%, down from 0.98 to 0.9.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,083 | #11,810 | -6.56% |
| Count | 2,631 | 2,650 | 0.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.98 | 0.9 | -8.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Tassel
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the Van Tassel surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests a moderate shift towards more diversity over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 96.28% in 2000 to 93.89% in 2010, a drop of 2.48%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic community within the Van Tassel name saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.25% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010, a rise of 141.60%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also grew, from 0.46% to 0.75%, an increase of 63.04%. Furthermore, those reporting two or more ethnic identities climbed slightly, up from 1.52% to 1.66%. The counts for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 93.89% | -2.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 3.02% | 141.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.66% | 9.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.75% | 63.04% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |