Explore the Family Name Van Tassell
The meaning of Van Tassell
Americanized form of Dutch Van Tessel (see Van Tassel).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Tassell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Tassell has seen a rise in its popularity within the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,683rd most common surname and by 2010, it had climbed to the 23,135th spot, marking a growth of 2.31%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 998 in 2000 to 1,103 in 2010, implying a surge of 10.52%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,683 | #23,135 | 2.31% |
| Count | 998 | 1,103 | 10.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Tassell
Regarding its ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Van Tassell identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.07% from 96.59% in 2000 to 95.56% in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 25%, making up 0.45% of the Van Tassells in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races saw an increase from 1.30% to 1.45%. Notably, Hispanic representation went from non-existent in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010. Data for Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnic identities were either zero or suppressed for privacy in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 95.56% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.45% | 11.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.45% | -25% |
| Black | 0.8% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |