Explore the Family Name Casian
The meaning of Casian
1. Spanish: rare variant of Casiano, found mainly in Mexico. 2. Romanian: from the personal name Casian, from the Roman name Cassianus (see Cassano).
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How common is the last name Casian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Casian saw a notable increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 71,143rd most popular surname, while by 2010, it had climbed up to the 65,593rd position, indicating a rise of 7.8%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also increased by approximately 18%, from 256 in 2000 to 302 in 2010. This led to an increase in the proportion of individuals named Casian per 100k from 0.09 to 0.1, marking an 11.11% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #65,593 | 7.8% |
| Count | 256 | 302 | 17.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Casian
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Casian surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that it is predominantly of Hispanic origin. In both 2000 and 2010, over 86% of people with this surname identified as Hispanic, despite a slight decrease of 0.28% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly from 11.33% to 11.92%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Casian surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.33% | 86.09% | -0.28% |
| White | 11.33% | 11.92% | 5.21% |
| 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% |