Explore the Family Name Casner
The meaning of Casner
Americanized form of German Kassner, Kästner, or Kastner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Casner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Casner saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The name's rank dropped from 15,252nd most common in 2000 to 15,328th in 2010, a decrease of 0.5%. Despite this, the count of individuals with the surname increased by 8.08% during the same period, rising from 1770 to 1913. However, the proportion of people named Casner per 100,000 population fell by 1.52%, from 0.66 to 0.65.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,252 | #15,328 | -0.5% |
| Count | 1,770 | 1,913 | 8.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.65 | -1.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Casner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed some changes among those bearing the surname Casner between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, leaping from 0.51% to 1.10%. Those claiming two or more races also saw a significant increase, jumping from 0.79% to 1.83%. The proportion of White individuals decreased slightly by 2.28%, but still remained the dominant ethnicity at 93.36%. The Hispanic representation rose from 1.47% to 2.20%, while the Black population saw a small increase from 0.79% to 0.89%. Meanwhile, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals fell by 30%, from 0.90% to 0.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.54% | 93.36% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.2% | 49.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.83% | 131.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 1.1% | 115.69% |
| Black | 0.79% | 0.89% | 12.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.9% | 0.63% | -30% |