Explore the Family Name Cazier
The meaning of Cazier
French (northern): variant of Casier (and, in North America, an altered form of this), from casier, a regional form of Old French chasier (from a diminutive of Latin caseus ‘cheese’), a term denoting an openwork basket in which cheese for tasting was displayed; hence by extension an occupational name for a cheesemaker. History: Philippe Casier from Calais in Pas-de-Calais, France, married Marie Taine in Calais in 1634, died in New York, NY, in 1663.
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How common is the last name Cazier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cazier has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,163 in popularity with a count of 879 people bearing this surname. In 2010, its rank rose marginally to 25,935, representing an increase of 0.87% and the count increased to 947 individuals, a 7.74% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 3.03%, from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,163 | #25,935 | 0.87% |
| Count | 879 | 947 | 7.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cazier
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cazier also saw changes between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.20% to 92.61%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant 52% increase, going from 2.50% in 2000 to 3.80% in 2010. People identifying with two or more races also increased by 5.26%, reaching 1.80% in 2010 from 1.71% in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a minor increase of 1.75%, from 1.14% to 1.16%. There were no individuals identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 92.61% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 3.8% | 52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.8% | 5.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.14% | 1.16% | 1.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |