Explore the Family Name Cassaday
The meaning of Cassaday
Irish: variant of Cassidy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cassaday in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cassaday has seen a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 37,938th in terms of popularity but jumped to 35,096th by 2010, reflecting an increase of 7.49%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased from 550 to 642, a change of 16.73%. Furthermore, for every 100,000 individuals in the U.S., the proportion named Cassaday rose by 10%, from 0.2 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,938 | #35,096 | 7.49% |
| Count | 550 | 642 | 16.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.22 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cassaday
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cassaday. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a slight increase in the percentage of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races. However, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Cassaday are of white ethnicity, with percentages stable at 94.18% in 2000 and 94.55% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identified as Hispanic decreased significantly by nearly half. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these two census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.18% | 94.55% | 0.39% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 2.49% | 14.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 1.4% | -48.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |