Explore the Family Name Casanas
The meaning of Casanas
Spanish and Catalan (mainly Canary Islands): Castilianized form (Casañas) of Catalan Cassanyes, a derivative of a Gallic word meaning ‘oak grove’.
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How common is the last name Casanas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Casanas has increased from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 38,524th in the United States and was borne by approximately 540 individuals. By 2010, the surname had risen in rank to 34,618th and the number of individuals with this surname had grown to 653, representing a 20.93% increase over the decade. The proportion of those with the Casanas surname per 100,000 people also increased by 10% during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,524 | #34,618 | 10.14% |
| Count | 540 | 653 | 20.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.22 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Casanas
The ethnic identity associated with the Casanas surname shows some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A majority of individuals with this surname identify as Hispanic, although the percentage decreased slightly from 86.48% in 2000 to 84.07% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White rose significantly, from 5.19% in 2000 to 7.81% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased marginally from 7.22% to 7.50%. No recorded individuals identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.48% | 84.07% | -2.79% |
| White | 5.19% | 7.81% | 50.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.22% | 7.5% | 3.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |