Explore the Family Name Casso
The meaning of Casso
1. Spanish: unexplained. It seems to be a rare Andalusian (Cádiz) nickname. 2. Americanized form of an unidentified Italian surname, perhaps Cassio. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alfonso, Carlos, Doroteo, Ernesto, Jesus, Manuel, Raul, Angel, Celedonio, Cesar, Elida, Esperanza. Italian Antonio, Angelo, Federico, Marco, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Casso in the United States?
The surname "Casso" experienced a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 25,775th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 25,314th spot, reflecting a 1.79% change. The count of individuals with this last name also rose from 897 to 978 during this decade, which is a growth of 9.03%. However, when considered as a proportion per 100k people, the prevalence of the Casso surname remained steady at 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,775 | #25,314 | 1.79% |
| Count | 897 | 978 | 9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Casso
Analyzing the ethnic identity tied to the surname "Casso," the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. During this period, the Hispanic representation increased by 4.89%, rising from 57.41% to 60.22%. Conversely, the proportion of White individuals with this surname decreased by 8.02%, down to 36.61% from 39.80%. The percentage of those identifying as multiple races saw a growth of 14.61%, albeit starting from a small base of 0.89% in 2000. Meanwhile, the Black community represented by this surname slightly dropped by 8.28%. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, with their counts remaining at zero, likely due to data suppression for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.41% | 60.22% | 4.89% |
| White | 39.8% | 36.61% | -8.02% |
| Black | 1.45% | 1.33% | -8.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.02% | 14.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |