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

Casale, 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 Casale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Casale in America

Casale is the 7311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Casale surname appeared 4,563 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Casale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Casale 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 Casale

The surname Casale originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is derived from the Italian word "casa," which means "house" or "dwelling." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a large house or estate, or perhaps someone who worked on an estate or manor.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Casale can be traced back to the 13th century in various Italian documents and records. The name was particularly prominent in the regions of Lombardy, Piedmont, and Emilia-Romagna, where it was often associated with noble families and landowners.

In the 14th century, the Casale surname appeared in several historical manuscripts, including the "Cronaca di Monferrato" (Chronicles of Monferrato), which mentioned a noble family called "Casale" from the town of Casale Monferrato in Piedmont. This family played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the region during that time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Casale was Guglielmo Casale, a renowned poet and writer who lived in Casale Monferrato in the late 13th century. His works, including the "Rime" (Rhymes), were highly influential in the development of Italian literature.

Another notable figure was Francesco Casale (1476-1528), a Franciscan friar and theologian from Casale Monferrato. He wrote several theological treatises and was known for his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.

In the 16th century, the Casale surname was also associated with the famous Renaissance artist, Girolamo Casale (c. 1520-1593), who was born in Casale Monferrato. He was a skilled painter and architect, and some of his works can still be found in churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

During the 17th century, the Casale family of Genoa rose to prominence as successful merchants and bankers. One of their members, Giovanni Battista Casale (1615-1692), was a renowned diplomat and played a crucial role in negotiating peace treaties between various European powers.

Another notable individual with the Casale surname was Gregorio Casale (1774-1841), a Catholic priest and historian from Casale Monferrato. He wrote extensively on the history and culture of his hometown, contributing significantly to the preservation of its heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Casale

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

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 Casale 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 Casale 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 Casale was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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