Explore the Family Name Kaskey
The meaning of Kaskey
1. Shortened and altered form of Scottish and Irish McCaskey. 2. Americanized form of German Kaske or of a homonymous Germanized Sorbian surname (see Kaske 2). 3. Americanized form of Polish Koski or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
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How common is the last name Kaskey in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kaskey saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 84,631st most common, while in 2010, it dropped to 88,336th place, marking a decrease of 4.38%. However, the total number of people bearing the name saw a modest increase from 206 in 2000 to 210 in 2010, an overall growth of 1.94%. Yet, in terms of proportion per 100,000 individuals, the occurrence of Kaskey decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #88,336 | -4.38% |
| Count | 206 | 210 | 1.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaskey
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kaskey, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that this name is predominantly linked to the white demographic. In 2000, about 97.57% of individuals with this surname identified as white, though this percentage decreased to 89.52% by 2010. The year 2010 also saw the introduction of the category "Hispanic," accounting for 7.14% of persons with the surname Kaskey. There was no change or representation in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 89.52% | -8.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 7.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |