Explore the Family Name Kasselman
The meaning of Kasselman
Americanized form of German Kasselmann: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Kassel in Hesse and the Rhineland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kasselman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kasselman has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 89,172 but by 2010 it dropped to 102,688, marking a decrease of 15.16%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a modest reduction from 193 in 2000 to 175 in 2010, constituting a 9.33% dip. The proportion per 100,000 people witnessed a decline of 14.29%, falling from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #102,688 | -15.16% |
| Count | 193 | 175 | -9.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kasselman
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those bearing the Kasselman surname identified as White, though this percentage saw a slight decrease from 96.89% in 2000 to 94.29% in 2010. During the same period, there was an introduction of diversity within the Kasselman community; while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races in 2000, these categories appeared in 2010 with each accounting for 2.86% of Kasselmans. There were no changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, the percentages remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 94.29% | -2.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |