Explore the Family Name Kassab
The meaning of Kassab
Arabic, Jewish (from Syria and Iraq), and Assyrian/Chaldean: occupational name from Arabic qaṣṣāb ‘butcher’. Its Arabic bearers are both Muslims and Christians. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Jamal, Sabri, Samir, Akram, Amir, Bachar, Bashir, Daoud, Fadi, Fadia, Fahima, Faris. Jewish Emanuel, Heskel, Nissim, Sasson, Smadar.
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How common is the last name Kassab in the United States?
According to the Popularity table from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kassab has grown in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked the 20,382nd most popular surname in the United States, while by 2010 it had risen to become the 18,296th most common name, a growth of 10.23%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 1,212 to 1,517 during this period, marking a significant increase of 25.17%. The proportion of Kassabs per 100,000 residents also grew slightly, from 0.45 to 0.51.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,382 | #18,296 | 10.23% |
| Count | 1,212 | 1,517 | 25.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.51 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kassab
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests an interesting shift. In 2000, the majority of Kassabs identified as White (86.88%), a figure that rose to 91.10% by 2010. There was also a significant increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.50% to 0.86%. However, the percentage of Kassabs identifying as two or more races decreased by half, falling from 9.98% to 4.94%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Kassabs identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase from 2.23% to 2.90%, while those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either minimal or dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.88% | 91.1% | 4.86% |
| Two or More Races | 9.98% | 4.94% | -50.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 2.9% | 30.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.86% | 72% |
| Black | 0.41% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |