Explore the Family Name Casino
The meaning of Casino
1. Italian: from a pet form of the personal name Caso, itself from a diminutive of the omen or well-wishing name Benincasa (see Casa). 2. Catalan: topographic name or nickname referring to casino ‘casino’, a loanword from Italian casino ‘little house’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alfredo, Cesar, Cristina, Domingo, Efren, Epifania, Herminio, Margarita, Miguel, Pacita, Rolando, Romaldo. Italian Salvatore, Aldo, Leonardo, Pasquale.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Casino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Casino ranked 22,505 in popularity in 2000 and slipped to 23,817 by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.83 percent. The number of individuals with the Casino surname slightly declined from 1,067 in 2000 to 1,061 in 2010, indicating a minor drop of 0.56 percent. Consequently, the proportion of the Casino surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 10 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,505 | #23,817 | -5.83% |
| Count | 1,067 | 1,061 | -0.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.36 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Casino
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Casino surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 59.98 percent in 2000 to 54.85 percent in 2010. In contrast, there was an increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races. The former grew from 24.09 percent in 2000 to 28.28 percent in 2010, while the latter jumped from 3.37 percent to 4.05 percent. There was also a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up from 10.68 percent in 2000 to 11.12 percent in 2010. However, no individuals with the surname Casino identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.98% | 54.85% | -8.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 24.09% | 28.28% | 17.39% |
| Hispanic | 10.68% | 11.12% | 4.12% |
| Two or More Races | 3.37% | 4.05% | 20.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |