Explore the Family Name Vasel
The meaning of Vasel
German: variant of Fasel 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vasel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vasel has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vasel was ranked as the 74,957th most popular surname, however by 2010, it had risen to the 68,547th position demonstrating an 8.55% increase in rank. The number of individuals bearing this surname also showed a growth of 19.58%, increasing from 240 in 2000 to 287 by 2010. As a proportion per 100k people, the Vasel surname increased by 11.11% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #68,547 | 8.55% |
| Count | 240 | 287 | 19.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vasel
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Vasel surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as white, with 94.77% in 2010, down slightly from 95.83% in 2000. There was a marked increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.08% in 2000 to 3.14% in 2010 – a surge of almost 51%. However, no Vasels identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 94.77% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 3.14% | 50.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |