Find out how popular the last name Brassel is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Brassel.

Brassel, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Brassel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brassel in America

Brassel is the 67126th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brassel surname appeared 294 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Brassel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brassel to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Brassel

The surname Brassel is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "brassil," which referred to a type of brass or brass-colored material. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person who worked with brass or lived near a brass foundry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Brassel surname can be found in the Brestian Chronicles, a historical manuscript from the 14th century that documented events in the region of Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland). The manuscript mentions a certain "Johannes Brassel," who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the area during that time.

In the late 15th century, the Brassel name appeared in several German town records, particularly in the regions of Saxony and Bavaria. One notable example is Hans Brassel, a master blacksmith who lived in the town of Freiberg, Saxony, in the latter half of the 15th century. His work, which included creating intricate brass decorations for churches and noble households, was highly sought after throughout the region.

As the Brassel family spread across different parts of Germany, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, including Bressel, Brasell, and Brassell. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and scribal practices.

In the 17th century, the Brassel name gained prominence in the city of Hamburg, where a family of merchants and bankers bearing the name were influential in the city's economic affairs. One of the most notable figures was Johann Brassel (1625-1687), a wealthy trader and financier who played a significant role in the development of Hamburg's maritime trade.

Another notable Brassel was Friedrich Brassel (1792-1863), a German philosopher and professor who taught at the University of Berlin. His works on metaphysics and the philosophy of mind were widely influential during the 19th century.

Other historical figures bearing the Brassel surname include Katharina Brassel (1568-1634), a German herbalist and midwife renowned for her expertise in natural remedies, and Wilhelm Brassel (1853-1925), a German painter and illustrator known for his detailed landscapes and portraits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brassel

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Brassel.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Brassel was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Brassel has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Brassel was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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