Explore the Family Name Kaser
The meaning of Kaser
Swiss German and German: 1. (also Käser): occupational name for a cheesemaker or a cheese merchant (see Kaeser). 2. topographic name for someone who lived by a summer dairy in the Alps, from a Tyrolean dialect word derived from Ladin casura.
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How common is the last name Kaser in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kaser experienced a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 14,357 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 16,833, reflecting an overall decrease of 17.25%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also declined during this period, from 1,912 in 2000 to 1,696 in 2010, representing an 11.3% drop. The proportion per 100k people likewise decreased from 0.71 to 0.57, a change of -19.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,357 | #16,833 | -17.25% |
| Count | 1,912 | 1,696 | -11.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.57 | -19.72% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaser
The ethnicity distribution of the Kaser surname, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010. White people constituted the majority of bearers of the Kaser surname, though the percentage decreased slightly from 95.19% in 2000 to 94.75% in 2010. In contrast, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races increased significantly, from 0.63% to 1.06% and from 0.89% to 1.47%, respectively. However, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname decreased from 2.04% to 1.89%, while the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were reduced to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 94.75% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 1.89% | -7.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.47% | 65.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 1.06% | 68.25% |
| Black | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |