Explore the Family Name Casias
The meaning of Casias
Hispanic: probably an altered form of Spanish Casillas. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alfonso, Alfredo, Alicia, Eloy, Jose, Juan, Pedro, Ramon, Ramona, Abran, Adelina, Alonzo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Casias in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Casias has seen a measurable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 10,307th most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 9,800th spot, representing a rise of 4.92%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an upward trend, growing from 2,865 in 2000 to 3,303 in 2010, a growth rate of 15.29%. This indicates that for every 100,000 people in the United States, the number bearing the Casias surname rose from 1.06 to 1.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,307 | #9,800 | 4.92% |
| Count | 2,865 | 3,303 | 15.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.06 | 1.12 | 5.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Casias
When considering the data on ethnicity for the Casias surname, sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census as well, notable changes were observed between 2000 and 2010. The largest proportion of those bearing the surname identified as Hispanic, although there was a slight decrease in percentage from 85.17% to 83.23%. There was a significant increase in the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, climbing from 0.56% to 1.15%. A rise was also seen among those identified as White, from 11.38% in 2000 to 12.87% in 2010. On the other hand, there were decreases for those identifying with two or more races, from 0.59% to 0.39%, and Black, from 0.80% to 0.70%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native showed a slight increase from 1.50% to 1.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.17% | 83.23% | -2.28% |
| White | 11.38% | 12.87% | 13.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.5% | 1.67% | 11.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 1.15% | 105.36% |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.7% | -12.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0.39% | -33.9% |