Explore the Family Name Casselman
The meaning of Casselman
Americanized from of German Kasselmann (see Kasselman), or Kesselmann (see Kesselman).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Casselman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Casselman has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 17,419th most popular surname, slipping to 17,775th in 2010, indicating a 2.04% drop in rank. Despite this, the count of individuals with this surname has increased from 1,493 in 2000 to 1,576 in 2010, representing a 5.56% growth. The proportion per 100,000 also fell marginally by 3.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,419 | #17,775 | -2.04% |
| Count | 1,493 | 1,576 | 5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.53 | -3.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Casselman
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Casselman surname. As of 2010, the majority of individuals bearing this name identified as White (94.73%), albeit with a minor decrease from 96.52% in 2000. Notably, there were increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.21% to 1.90%) and those claiming two or more races (1.14% to 1.59%). Small proportions of people with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black in 2010, which were not recorded in 2000. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a small increase from 0.60% to 0.70%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 94.73% | -1.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.9% | 57.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.59% | 39.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.7% | 16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |