Explore the Family Name Casaus
The meaning of Casaus
Catalan: variant of Casals, with vocalization of the implosive -l-. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alfonso, Carlos, Juan, Manuel, Ruben, Abenicio, Adonis, Alvino, Ana, Aurelio, Benito, Catarino.
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How common is the last name Casaus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Casaus saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname rose from 25591 in 2000 to 24137 in 2010, marking an upward shift of 5.68%. In terms of actual count, there was a growth of 15.01%, with the number of people sharing this surname increasing from 906 to 1042. The proportion per 100,000 people also witnessed a slight growth at 2.94%, moving from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,591 | #24,137 | 5.68% |
| Count | 906 | 1,042 | 15.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.35 | 2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Casaus
When looking at ethnicity figures based on the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname Casaus, it is predominantly associated with the Hispanic community, although there was a small decrease of 4.3% between 2000 and 2010, from 83.44% to 79.85%. On the other hand, those identifying as White showed a marked increase of 25.57%, going up from 14.90% in 2000 to 18.71% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identities, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease of 24.68% over the decade. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races fell slightly by 12.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.44% | 79.85% | -4.3% |
| White | 14.9% | 18.71% | 25.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 0.58% | -12.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0.58% | -24.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |