Explore the Family Name Cassini

The meaning of Cassini

Italian (mainly Liguria): 1. patronymic or plural form of a diminutive of Cassio. 2. habitational name for someone from any of various places called Cassina, Cassino, Cassine.

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How common is the last name Cassini in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cassini has seen some fluctuation between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 71,143 in terms of popularity and this ranking slightly dropped to 72,771 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.29%. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with the surname Cassini actually increased from 256 to 267, demonstrating a growth rate of 4.3%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09 for both years.

20002010Change
Rank#71,143#72,771-2.29%
Count2562674.3%
Proportion per 100k0.090.090%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cassini

When we turn our attention to the ethnicity associated with the surname Cassini, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we notice that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, 87.11% of those with the surname identified as White, and this figure saw a slight increase to 88.01% in 2010. The data also indicates a small representation of Hispanic ethnic identity, which decreased from 11.72% in 2000 to 10.49% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all reported zero counts for both years, indicating no significant presence within the Cassini surname population.

20002010Change
White87.11%88.01%1.03%
Hispanic11.72%10.49%-10.49%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%