Explore the Family Name Cassanova
The meaning of Cassanova
Altered form of Galician, Catalan, Portuguese, and Italian Casanova. This surname is also found in Jamaica.
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How common is the last name Cassanova in the United States?
The surname Cassanova has seen significant growth in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 77,472nd in the list of most common surnames, however, by 2010, it had jumped up to rank 65,782 – a change of over 15%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw an increase during this period, growing from 230 in 2000 to 301 in 2010, a surge of almost 31%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Cassanova per 100,000 people slightly increased by 11.11%, indicating a wider distribution of the name across the US population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #65,782 | 15.09% |
| Count | 230 | 301 | 30.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cassanova
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals notable shifts within the Cassanova population between 2000 and 2010. The most substantial change was observed among those identifying as Black, which increased by 33.46% over the decade. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 24.30%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic segment of the Cassanova population experienced a modest rise, increasing by 17.39%. The proportion of individuals with multiple ethnic identities fell by 23.75%, while no changes were recorded for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 30.87% | 41.2% | 33.46% |
| White | 46.96% | 35.55% | -24.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.83% | 20.93% | 17.39% |
| Two or More Races | 2.61% | 1.99% | -23.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |