Explore the Family Name Kasser
The meaning of Kasser
1. North German: variant of Kersten or Karsten. 2. Muslim (Syria): variant of Kassar. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerlinda, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kasser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kasser has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kasser ranked 81,700 in popularity, but fell to 93,125 by 2010, marking a decline of almost 14%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased during this period from 215 to 197, correlating to an 8.37% drop. Similarly, the proportion of people named Kasser per 100,000 people declined by 12.5%, reflecting the overall reduction in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #93,125 | -13.98% |
| Count | 215 | 197 | -8.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kasser
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that individuals with the surname Kasser are predominantly White, though there was a slight decrease in this group from 94.88% in 2000 to 92.39% in 2010. The Hispanic community saw a rise from 3.26% to 4.06% over the same period, indicating a growth rate of 24.54%. There was also a small emergence of Kassers identifying as belonging to two or more races, reaching 3.55% in 2010 from a previous count of zero. On the other hand, there were no recorded Kassers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.88% | 92.39% | -2.62% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 4.06% | 24.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |