Explore the Family Name Kassa
The meaning of Kassa
1. Ethiopian: from the male personal name Kassa, meaning ‘compensation’ in the Amharic language. — Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. 2. Hungarian: habitational name from a place so named, which was established by Saxon settlers in Abauj County in former Upper Hungary, now part of Slovakia (named Košice). Some characteristic forenames: Ethiopian Abraha, Alemayehu, Getachew, Mekonnen, Theodros, Abera, Aklilu, Berhan, Berhane, Dawit, Hailemariam, Kassa.
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How common is the last name Kassa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kassa has experienced a significant increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 24,200, but by 2010, it moved up to rank 17,026 – an impressive change of approximately 29.64%. The count of people with this surname also saw a sharp rise from 971 in 2000 to 1,669 in 2010, marking a 71.88% surge. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Kassa per 100,000 people increased by 58.33%, from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.57 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,200 | #17,026 | 29.64% |
| Count | 971 | 1,669 | 71.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.57 | 58.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kassa
The ethnic identity associated with the Kassa surname has also shifted within a decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a majority of people with this surname identified as Black (50.36%), followed by those identifying as White (39.65%). By 2010, there was a notable increase in the percentage of people identifying as Black to 72.80%, while those identifying as White decreased to 24.09%. The percentage of Kassas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also declined from 1.44% to 0.90%. There was a slight increase among those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.24% to 1.26%. Furthermore, the data shows a disappearance of Kassas identifying with two or more races, and the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.36% | 72.8% | 44.56% |
| White | 39.65% | 24.09% | -39.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.26% | 1.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.44% | 0.9% | -37.5% |
| Two or More Races | 7.31% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |