Explore the Family Name Kasey
The meaning of Kasey
1. English and Irish: variant of Casey. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Käse or Käser (see Kase 1 and Kaser 1).
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How common is the last name Kasey in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kasey has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 26,035 in terms of popularity and rose to 25,535 by 2010, a change of 1.92%. The count of people with this surname also increased during this period from 885 to 967, an increment of 9.27%. Interestingly, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.33, indicating no significant change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,035 | #25,535 | 1.92% |
| Count | 885 | 967 | 9.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kasey
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identities associated with the surname Kasey. From 2000 to 2010, there was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.79% to 1.03%) and those reporting two or more races (from 2.03% to 2.48%). There was also a slight rise in the proportion of Whites (from 59.21% to 61.01%) and Hispanics (from 2.03% to 2.38%), alongside a modest increase amongst American Indian and Alaskan Natives (from 4.97% to 5.07%). However, there was a decrease in the percentage of Blacks, moving from 30.96% in 2000 to 28.02% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.21% | 61.01% | 3.04% |
| Black | 30.96% | 28.02% | -9.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.97% | 5.07% | 2.01% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 2.48% | 22.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.38% | 17.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 1.03% | 30.38% |