Explore the Family Name Kasson
The meaning of Kasson
Perhaps an altered form of the Hungarian habitational name Kászon, from a place so named, also the name of the river on which it stands, from Slavic kvasn ‘sour’.
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How common is the last name Kasson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Kasson' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The ranking dropped by approximately 7.88% from being the 31,053rd most popular surname in 2000 to the 33,499th in 2010. The total count of Kassons also decreased by about 3.68%, falling from 707 individuals in 2000 to 681 in 2010. This resulted in a decrease in the proportion per 100k people by 11.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,053 | #33,499 | -7.88% |
| Count | 707 | 681 | -3.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kasson
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the decade for people with the surname 'Kasson'. In particular, there was a significant increase of 230.99% in the Hispanic population, rising from 0.71% in 2000 to 2.35% in 2010. Simultaneously, the percentage of individuals identifying as white slightly decreased by 1.01%, from 97.31% in 2000 to 96.33% in 2010. There was a small increase in those reporting two or more races, going up by 2.82%. Meanwhile, the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations showed no notable changes, with the former even dropping to zero percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 96.33% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 2.35% | 230.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0.73% | 2.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |