Explore the Family Name Kaase
The meaning of Kaase
1. North German: variant of Kaas. 2. Norwegian: variant of Kaasa. This surname is very rare in Norway. Some characteristic forenames: German Erhard, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Kaase in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Kaase' showed a significant increase in popularity across the United States between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname climbed from 74,957th in 2000 to 69,996th in 2010, marking a positive change of 6.62%. Moreover, the count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 240 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, representing a notable rise of 16.67%. Despite these increases, the proportion of 'Kaase' per 100k people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #69,996 | 6.62% |
| Count | 240 | 280 | 16.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaase
Regarding the ethnicity of those with the 'Kaase' surname, the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates minimal change between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the vast majority of those bearing the 'Kaase' surname, with the percentage slightly rising from 96.67% in 2000 to 96.79% in 2010. There were also a small number of individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, maintaining a steady representation of 2.5%. Notably, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or of two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 96.79% | 0.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |