Explore the Family Name Kasal
The meaning of Kasal
Czech: nickname from the past participle of the verb kasat se ‘to bully’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kasal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kasal has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kasal was ranked 42,677th in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 45,105th spot, reflecting a change of -5.69%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also dropped marginally from 478 in 2000 to 475 in 2010, marking a -0.63% shift. As for the proportion per 100k people, the rate decreased by 11.11%, going from 0.18 in 2000 to just 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,677 | #45,105 | -5.69% |
| Count | 478 | 475 | -0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kasal
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kasal, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a majority identify as White, though the percentage dipped slightly from 91.63% in 2000 to 89.89% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased notably from 3.35% to 4.63% within the same time span. There was also a rise in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, which rose from 2.51% to 3.16%. For the first time in 2010, a segment of Kasal-identified individuals reported Hispanic ethnicity at 1.68%. No Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities were reported for this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.63% | 89.89% | -1.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.35% | 4.63% | 38.21% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 3.16% | 25.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |