Explore the Family Name Wassel
The meaning of Wassel
English (Staffordshire): variant of Wassell. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Wassel in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wassel has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wassel was ranked 27,595 in terms of its prevalence in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 29,947. This represents an 8.52% decrease in its rank. The actual count of individuals with this surname also fell during this period, from 822 in 2000 to 784 in 2010, equating to a drop of 4.62%. The proportion of people named Wassel per 100,000 population also declined by 10% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,595 | #29,947 | -8.52% |
| Count | 822 | 784 | -4.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wassel
The ethnicity associated with the surname Wassel has also experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While most individuals with this name remain predominantly white, there has been a slight decline of 1.82% in this group, from 95.62% in 2000 to 93.88% in 2010. There was a significant increase of 60.39% in the number of people identifying as two or more races. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 0 to 1.02%, and those identifying as Black also rose from 0 to 0.64%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a decline of 5.74%. No change was noted for American Indian and Alaska Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.62% | 93.88% | -1.82% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 3.32% | 60.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.15% | -5.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |