Explore the Family Name Cassavant
The meaning of Cassavant
Altered form of French Casavant. History: Bearers of the surname Cassavant are descendants of Jean Casavant dit Ladébauche from France (see Casavant).
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How common is the last name Cassavant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cassavant held a popularity rank of 116,835 in 2000 and fell slightly to 118,853 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of approximately 1.73 percent. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 138 to 146 during this decade, showing an increase of 5.8 percent. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,835 | #118,853 | -1.73% |
| Count | 138 | 146 | 5.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cassavant
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Cassavant are of White ethnicity. The percentage of Cassavants who identify as White decreased slightly from 99.00 percent in 2000 to 97.26 percent in 2010. During this period, there were no recorded changes in the percentages of Cassavants identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.26% | -1.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |