Explore the Family Name Kasch
The meaning of Kasch
1. German: variant of Karsch ‘lively, merry’. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Kaš: from a short form of the personal name Łukaš (see Lukas), or from a pet form of any name beginning with Ka-. 3. German: from a medieval personal name, Cazo, which derives from the unexplained root kad-.
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How common is the last name Kasch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kasch showed a fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 29,758th most common surname in 2000, it dropped to the 32,865th position by 2010 — a decline of roughly 10.44%. The count of people with the Kasch surname decreased as well, from 746 to 698 over that decade, marking a decrease of 6.43%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 14.29%, from 0.28 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,758 | #32,865 | -10.44% |
| Count | 746 | 698 | -6.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kasch
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes among those with the Kasch surname. In 2000, the overwhelming majority (97.05%) identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.41% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic dropped by 17.36%, from 1.21% to 1.00%. Notably, the group identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0% in 2000 to 1.29% in 2010, and the category of "Two or more races" increased significantly, from 0.80% to 1.86%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 94.41% | -2.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.86% | 132.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1% | -17.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |