Explore the Family Name Kassman
The meaning of Kassman
1. Americanized form of German Kassmann or Kässmann: probably an altered form of Kasmann or Käsmann (see Kasman). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): possibly an occupational name for a treasurer, from German Kasse ‘cash(box)’ + Mann (Yiddish man) ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ari, Mayer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kassman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kassman saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,577th, but by 2010, it had dropped to 66,754th, representing a change of -6.67%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 299 in 2000 to 296 in 2010, a marginal drop of 1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #66,754 | -6.67% |
| Count | 299 | 296 | -1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kassman
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Kassman, again referencing data from the Decennial U.S. Census, in both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority identified as White, with proportions of 93.98% and 93.24% respectively. There was a distinct absence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in both years. Interestingly, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 0% in 2000 to 4.05% in 2010. However, the proportions of those identifying with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell to zero in 2010 from 1.67% and 2.34% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.98% | 93.24% | -0.79% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.34% | 0% | 0% |