Find out how popular the last name Caasi is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Caasi.

Caasi, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Caasi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caasi in America

Caasi is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caasi surname appeared 226 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Caasi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Caasi to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Caasi

The surname "Caasi" is believed to have originated in Italy, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "casalis," which means a small village or hamlet. This suggests that the name may have originated as a locative surname, indicating a person's place of origin or residence.

Early records show variations in the spelling of the name, such as "Casali," "Casale," and "Casali." These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling rules at the time. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a document from the city of Siena in 1289, where a "Guido Casali" is mentioned.

In the 14th century, the name appears in several historical records from the region of Tuscany. A prominent figure bearing this surname was Francesco Caasi (1325-1392), a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Florence. His works on logic and philosophy were highly influential during the Renaissance period.

During the 15th century, the Caasi family became well-established in the city of Lucca, where they were involved in the silk trade. One notable member was Bartolomeo Caasi (1452-1518), a successful merchant and banker whose wealth and influence allowed him to commission several architectural projects in the city.

In the 16th century, the name spread to other parts of Italy, including the region of Emilia-Romagna. Here, the Caasi family was involved in agriculture and viticulture. A prominent figure from this period was Girolamo Caasi (1520-1592), a renowned winemaker whose vintages were highly sought after by the nobility.

Another notable individual with the surname Caasi was Cesare Caasi (1618-1678), a military commander who served in the Venetian army during the Cretan War against the Ottoman Empire. His bravery and leadership earned him numerous honors and accolades.

While the surname Caasi is not as common today as it was in past centuries, it remains an integral part of Italian heritage and history, with its roots firmly planted in the rich cultural tapestry of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caasi

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Caasi.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Caasi was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Caasi has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Caasi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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