Explore the Family Name Kasa
The meaning of Kasa
1. Hungarian (Kása); Czech and Slovak (Kaša): from a Slavic word meaning ‘porridge’ (Czech kaše, Slovak kaša), probably applied as a nickname for a poor farmer. Compare Kasha and Polish Kasza. 2. Albanian: from the personal name Kasë (definite form Kasa), an old vernacular short form of Latin Cassianus (see Cassano) and a short form of the Albanian Muslim personal name Kasëm (see Qasim). This surname is found mainly in the central part of Albania, but also in Kosovo. 3. Ethiopian: variant of Kassa. — Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Jeno, Zoltan.
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How common is the last name Kasa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kasa has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 44,103rd in terms of popularity and had 460 individuals with this last name. A decade later, the rank improved to 42,378th and the count increased to 512 – an 11.3% climb. Despite the rise in numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #42,378 | 3.91% |
| Count | 460 | 512 | 11.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kasa
In relation to ethnicity, the Census data shows some notable changes for the surname Kasa between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 13.36%, moving from 9.13% to 10.35%. On the other hand, those who identified as White decreased by 7.22%, falling from 79.78% to 74.02%. A significant rise of 75.73% was observed among those identifying as Black, whereas the Hispanic representation was introduced at 5.47% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races were present in 2000 but were not reported for 2010. There were no records of American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.78% | 74.02% | -7.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.13% | 10.35% | 13.36% |
| Black | 4.78% | 8.4% | 75.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.47% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |