Explore the Family Name Kassing
The meaning of Kassing
German: patronymic from Kersten or possibly from Karsten.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kassing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kassing has seen a slight increase in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 42,363 with 482 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the count had increased by 11.0% to 535 which improved its ranking to 40,800. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.18 for both years, indicating that while the raw numbers have risen, the overall prevalence of the surname within the population has not changed significantly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #40,800 | 3.69% |
| Count | 482 | 535 | 11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kassing
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Kassing surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.51% of those carrying the name identified as White, although this figure saw a minor decrease of 1.86% to 95.70% in 2010. The Hispanic and those identifying as two or more races categories saw some growth in 2010, with proportions of 2.24% and 1.68%, respectively. There was no representation from the Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 95.7% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |