Explore the Family Name Caspary
The meaning of Caspary
1. German: variant of Caspari. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): adoption of the German name.
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How common is the last name Caspary in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Caspary experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 59,916th most common surname and decreased by 5.51% to 63,218th place in 2010. Concurrently, the count of people with this surname saw an insignificant increase of 0.32% between the two census years, from 315 to 316 people. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 8.33%, indicating that while the absolute count may have risen slightly, the overall prevalence of the surname has declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #63,218 | -5.51% |
| Count | 315 | 316 | 0.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caspary
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of those with the Caspary surname identified as White, although there was a minor decrease of 2.78% over the decade. On the other hand, the Hispanic population under this surname grew substantially by 69.45%. As for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, they were present in the 2000 data but not reported in the 2010 data. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.84% | 87.34% | -2.78% |
| Hispanic | 6.35% | 10.76% | 69.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |