Explore the Family Name Vassel
The meaning of Vassel
English: variant of Vassell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vassel in the United States?
The surname Vassel, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, had a small change in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,060 in popularity among surnames in the United States and rose slightly to 42,378 by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.21%. The number of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 501 in 2000 to 512 in 2010, indicating a positive growth of 2.2%. Nevertheless, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the surname Vassel decreased by 10.53%, dropping from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #42,378 | -3.21% |
| Count | 501 | 512 | 2.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vassel
Looking at the ethnicity of those who carry the surname Vassel, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade. Those identifying as Black held the largest percentage, increasing from 51.90% in 2000 to 55.66% in 2010. Individuals identifying as White saw a decrease from 41.72% to 38.67% over the same period. The Hispanic population also fell from 3.39% to 2.93%. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races dropped by 16.13%, from 2.79% to 2.34%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native both remained at zero throughout the decade, meaning no people with the Vassel surname identified with these ethnicities during this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.9% | 55.66% | 7.24% |
| White | 41.72% | 38.67% | -7.31% |
| Hispanic | 3.39% | 2.93% | -13.57% |
| Two or More Races | 2.79% | 2.34% | -16.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |