Explore the Family Name Cassetta
The meaning of Cassetta
Italian: from a diminutive of cassa ‘trunk, crate’, applied as a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such items. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Bruna, Cosmo, Giacoma, Guido, Lorenzo, Nichola, Pasquale, Philomena.
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How common is the last name Cassetta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cassetta has seen modest growth in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,946th and by 2010, it had climbed to 39,281st, a rise of 1.66%. The total number of people with the Cassetta surname also increased during this period, going from 517 in 2000 to 560 in 2010, signifying an 8.32% increase. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,946 | #39,281 | 1.66% |
| Count | 517 | 560 | 8.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cassetta
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cassetta, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a significant shift between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of people with the surname identified as White in both years (92.07% in 2000 and 90.71% in 2010), there was a slight decrease of 1.48% over this period. There were increases in the proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.97% to 1.43%) and Hispanic (from 4.26% to 5.54%). Meanwhile, the percentage of those claiming two or more races decreased slightly from 1.74% to 1.61%. It's important to note that the data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed, and there were no changes reported in these categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.07% | 90.71% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 4.26% | 5.54% | 30.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 1.61% | -7.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 1.43% | 47.42% |
| Black | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |