Explore the Family Name Cassese
The meaning of Cassese
Italian: from Arabic qissīs ‘priest’, perhaps a patronymic, but equally possibly a nickname for a learned or pious man, or alternatively denoting someone in the service of a priest or even the offspring of one. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Anella, Antonio, Carmela, Carmine, Domenic, Domenico, Donato, Nunzio, Sal, Salvatore, Veto.
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How common is the last name Cassese in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cassese has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, the Cassese surname was ranked 26,694th most popular and in 2010, it slipped to rank 27,452 showing a decrease of 2.84%. However, the number of people bearing this surname actually increased from 858 in 2000 to 878 in 2010, marking a 2.33% increase. The proportion per 100k people dropped by 6.25%, changing from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,694 | #27,452 | -2.84% |
| Count | 858 | 878 | 2.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cassese
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Cassese surname identify as White, though there has been a slight decrease of 1.06% in this group from 94.17% in 2000 to 93.17% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a significant increase of 38.94%, jumping from 3.03% in 2000 to 4.21% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander have disappeared from the census data, dropping from 0.70% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races increased by 4%, reaching 1.82% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 93.17% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 3.03% | 4.21% | 38.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.82% | 4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |