Explore the Family Name Kasem
The meaning of Kasem
Muslim: variant of Qasim. Compare Kasim and Kassem.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kasem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kasem has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kasem was ranked as the 72,905th most popular surname, but by 2010, it climbed to the 54,864th spot, marking an improvement of almost 25%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname increased by over 51%, from 248 in 2000 to 375 in 2010. This growth also resulted in an increase in the proportion of individuals named Kasem per 100,000 people, with a rise of nearly 44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #54,864 | 24.75% |
| Count | 248 | 375 | 51.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.13 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kasem
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kasem. From 2000 to 2010, there were some notable shifts. The percentage of Kasems identifying as White increased by around 13%, making up over two-thirds of those with the surname in 2010. There was also a noteworthy increase among those identifying as Hispanic, which grew by over 62%. The proportion of Kasems identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, with a slight increase of about 2%. However, the proportion of those identifying with two or more ethnicities significantly decreased by nearly 65%. Lastly, a small percentage began identifying as Black, while none identified as American Indian or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.29% | 69.33% | 13.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 14.11% | 14.4% | 2.06% |
| Hispanic | 4.44% | 7.2% | 62.16% |
| Two or More Races | 18.95% | 6.67% | -64.8% |
| Black | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |