Explore the Family Name Kasinger
The meaning of Kasinger
German (Käsinger): variant of Kiesinger (see Kesinger).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kasinger in the United States?
The Kasinger surname ranked 33,993 in popularity in the year 2000 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. By 2010, it had slipped slightly to rank 34,314, a slight decrease in popularity of 0.94%. In terms of numerical count, there were 632 individuals with this surname in 2000, and this number increased to 661 by 2010, showing a growth of 4.59%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k people, the figure decreased from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010, marking a negative change of -4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,993 | #34,314 | -0.94% |
| Count | 632 | 661 | 4.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kasinger
In the context of ethnic identity, the Kasinger surname showed a majority White ethnicity with 93.20% in 2000 and a minimal decrease to 93.19% in 2010 according to Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of this surname identifying as Hispanic saw a positive change of 17.48%, going from 2.06% in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly by -4.43% over the decade whereas those identifying with two or more races increased significantly by 59.86%. No Black ethnicity was reported in either census year. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category reported a decline from 1.74% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.2% | 93.19% | -0.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 2.42% | 17.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 2.27% | 59.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.58% | 1.51% | -4.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |