Explore the Family Name Caspar
The meaning of Caspar
1. German: variant of Kaspar and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. 2. English: variant of Casper.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caspar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Caspar' experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 52,403 to 62,359, indicating a 19% decline over the decade. The count, which represents the number of people with the surname, also decreased by 13.71% from 372 to 321. Additionally, the proportion per 100k fell by 21.43%, from 0.14 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #62,359 | -19% |
| Count | 372 | 321 | -13.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caspar
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Caspar' also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.62% in this group over the ten-year period. In 2000, 92.47% identified as White, compared to 90.97% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a minor increase from 6.18% to 6.23%. No information was available for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, possibly due to data suppression for privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.47% | 90.97% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 6.18% | 6.23% | 0.81% |
| 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% |