Explore the Family Name Kaasa
The meaning of Kaasa
Norwegian: habitational name from any of various farmsteads named Kaasa, notably in Telemark, from the definite singular form of kås, from Old Norse kǫs ‘heap, pile’ (from cleared woodland), also ‘piece of land’.
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How common is the last name Kaasa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kaasa has seen a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 64,750 in 2000 to 65,066 in 2010, a change of -0.49. However, the count of individuals with the surname Kaasa in the United States increased by 6.27% over the same period, from 287 in 2000 to 305 in 2010. The proportion of people with the surname Kaasa per 100k population also decreased slightly by -9.09, indicating that while the absolute number of people with the surname increased, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #65,066 | -0.49% |
| Count | 287 | 305 | 6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaasa
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kaasa between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 93.38% of those with the surname identified as White, increasing to 94.75% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds saw a decrease, with no recorded data for these groups in 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.38% | 94.75% | 1.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.09% | 0% | 0% |