Explore the Family Name Caslin
The meaning of Caslin
Irish (Roscommon): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Caisealáin ‘descendant of Caisealán’, a diminutive of Caisile, a variant of the byname Caiside (see Cassidy).
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How common is the last name Caslin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Caslin experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 40,908 in 2000 to 47,272 in 2010, a 15.56% decrease. Alongside this trend, the number of individuals identified with the surname Caslin also reduced by about 10.74%, with the count going from 503 in 2000 to 449 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100k population carrying the Caslin surname witnessed a downward shift of 21.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #47,272 | -15.56% |
| Count | 503 | 449 | -10.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caslin
When it comes to the ethnicity of those carrying the Caslin surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in its distribution between 2000 and 2010. While people of White ethnicity remained the largest group associated with the surname, their percentage saw a decrease of around 9.71%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identified as Black and of two or more races increased by 10.58% and 172.66% respectively. A slight growth was also observed among Hispanics from 1.19% to 2.23%. No individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity were reported in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.61% | 59.24% | -9.71% |
| Black | 30.82% | 34.08% | 10.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 3.79% | 172.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.23% | 87.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |