Explore the Family Name Kasen
The meaning of Kasen
1. Jewish: variant of Kassin. 2. Norwegian (Kåsen): variant of Kaasa. Compare Carson. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Eliezer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kasen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kasen saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 86,657th most popular surname, dropping to the 98,099th spot in 2010. This represents a change of -13.2%. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing the Kasen surname also declined from 200 in 2000 to 185 in 2010, a decrease of 7.5%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #98,099 | -13.2% |
| Count | 200 | 185 | -7.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kasen
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Kasen surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 96.5% identified as such in 2000, with a slight decrease to 94.59% in 2010. No individuals with the Kasen surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, part of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 94.59% | -1.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |