Explore the Family Name Wassil
The meaning of Wassil
1. Altered form of English Wassell. 2. Americanized form of Rusyn (from Slovakia) and Slovak Vasiľ, Croatian Vasilj (see Vasil 2 and 3), and Polish Wasil 1. Compare Wasil 2.
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How common is the last name Wassil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wassil saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,113th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 77,264th, marking a drop of 15.13%. The count of individuals carrying the Wassil name also decreased, going from 275 to 248, which is a decrease of 9.82%. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise reduced by 20%, from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #77,264 | -15.13% |
| Count | 275 | 248 | -9.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wassil
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Wassil surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.77% from 2000 to 2010, from 95.64% to 93.95%. A small percentage identify as Hispanic, with a minimal decrease of 5.10% over the decade, going from 2.55% to 2.42%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Wassil surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 93.95% | -1.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 2.42% | -5.1% |
| 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% |