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

Cassell, 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 Cassell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cassell in America

Cassell is the 4676th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cassell surname appeared 7,587 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Cassell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cassell 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 Cassell

The surname Cassell has its origins in France and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "cassel," which referred to a small castle or fortified house. This name was likely given to someone who lived near or worked in such a structure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cassell appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Casell," which was likely a variation in spelling.

During the Middle Ages, the name Cassell was relatively common in parts of northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. It is possible that some individuals with this surname may have been among the Norman settlers who accompanied William the Conqueror to England in 1066.

By the 13th century, the name had spread to other parts of Europe, including Germany and the Low Countries. In these regions, the spelling often varied, with forms such as "Cassel" and "Kassell" appearing in historical records.

One notable individual with the surname Cassell was Sir John Cassell (1515-1584), an English courtier and politician who served under Queen Elizabeth I. He was a member of Parliament and played a role in the negotiations with Spain during the Anglo-Spanish War.

Another prominent figure was Sir Richard Cassell (1690-1751), a British naval officer who distinguished himself during the War of the Austrian Succession. He commanded several ships and participated in several battles against the French and Spanish fleets.

In the 19th century, John Cassell (1817-1865) was a successful publisher and entrepreneur in London. He founded the Cassell Publishing Company, which became renowned for producing affordable and educational books for the masses.

Marie Cassell (1842-1928) was a French author and journalist who wrote extensively on social and women's issues. She was a prominent figure in the feminist movement and advocated for greater rights and opportunities for women.

Finally, Gustav Cassell (1872-1946) was a German physician and bacteriologist who made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of infectious diseases. He is particularly known for his work on the causative agent of syphilis and the development of diagnostic tests for the disease.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cassell

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

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 Cassell 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 Cassell 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 Cassell was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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