Explore the Family Name Wassell
The meaning of Wassell
English: variant of Wastell, a nickname from Old French wastel ‘wastel, cake or loaf made from fine-quality wheat flour’ (a northeastern form of g(u)astel, modern French gâteau). Alternatively, a variant of Westall.
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How common is the last name Wassell in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wassell saw a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Wassell ranked as the 29,662nd most common surname, falling to 32,079th place in 2010, a change of -8.15%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also dropped marginally from 749 in 2000 to 719 in 2010, representing a -4.01% change. The proportion of people per 100k with the Wassell surname decreased by -14.29%, moving from 0.28 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,662 | #32,079 | -8.15% |
| Count | 749 | 719 | -4.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wassell
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Wassell surname identify as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 98.4% in 2000 to 97.36% in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races made up 0.8% in 2000, which went down to 0.7% in 2010, marking a -12.5% change. Interestingly, no Wassells identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, the 2010 Census did see some Wassells identifying as Hispanic and Black for the first time, at proportions of 0.97% and 0.70% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 97.36% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0.7% | -12.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |