Explore the Family Name Kasha
The meaning of Kasha
1. Americanized form of Polish Kasza, Czech and Slovak Kaša, Hungarian Kása (see Kasa). 2. Indian (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka): from Persian kashk ‘whey’. 3. Assyrian/Chaldean: from a variant of the Syriac status name qāshā, used to denote an (Orthodox) Christian priest.
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How common is the last name Kasha in the United States?
The surname Kasha has seen a steady increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Kasha was ranked as the 78,838th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed up to the 71,478th spot, indicating a positive change of 9.34%. The count of people bearing this surname also increased from 225 in 2000 to 273 in 2010, a significant growth rate of 21.33%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people rose by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #71,478 | 9.34% |
| Count | 225 | 273 | 21.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kasha
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with the surname Kasha identified as White, the percentage dropped from 89.78% in 2000 to 84.98% in 2010. During the same period, there were notable increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, though starting from no representation in 2000 to 4.03% and 4.4% respectively by 2010. On the other hand, the representation of those with mixed ethnic identities fell sharply by 58.75%, from 8% to 3.3%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.78% | 84.98% | -5.35% |
| Black | 0% | 4.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.03% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 8% | 3.3% | -58.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |