2000
#7,081
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,356
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.61
Rare Last name
Casale
An Italian toponymic surname indicating someone from any of the numerous places named Casale, meaning "hamlet" or "village."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,692 Americans carry the last name Casale. That puts it at #7,782 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.37 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 73,051 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Casale surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Casale with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
4.7K
1 in 73,051
Census rank
#7,782
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,092 bearers of the surname Casale in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.37 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7782nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Casale, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Casale
Among Census respondents with the surname Casale, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Casale bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Casale surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.1% · 3,768
- Hispanic or Latino4.7% · 192
- Two or more races1.7% · 71
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 37
- Black or African American0.5% · 20
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Casale
Casale appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#7,311
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,563
+207 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 1.55
Rank movement Down 230 places
2020
#7,782
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,092
-471 bearers (-10.3%)
Per 100,000 1.37
Rank movement Down 471 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #7,081 | 4,356 | 1.61 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #7,311 | 4,563 | 1.55 | +207 bearers (+4.8%) | Down 230 places |
| 2020 | #7,782 | 4,092 | 1.37 | -471 bearers (-10.3%) | Down 471 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Casale surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,311 | #7,782 | -6.4% |
| Count | 4,563 | 4,092 | -10.3% |
| Per 100K | 1.55 | 1.37 | -11.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Casale bearers went from 4,563 to 4,092 (-10.3% change). The surname moved down 471 positions in the national ranking, going from #7,311 to #7,782.
FAQ
Casale surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Casale?
Name Census estimates that about 4,692 living Americans carry the surname Casale. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 73,051 residents.
How common is Casale?
Casale ranks #7,782 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.37 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,092 people with the surname Casale. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,692), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.37 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.37 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Casale.
Has Casale become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Casale went from 4,563 recorded bearers to 4,092. That is a decrease of 471 (-10.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #7,311 to #7,782.
What does the Census say about the background of Casale?
Among Census respondents with the surname Casale, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Casale in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.1% (3,768 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Casale appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.1%), Hispanic (4.7%), Two or More Races (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Casale (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Casale mean?
An Italian toponymic surname indicating someone from any of the numerous places named Casale, meaning "hamlet" or "village." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Casale (1.37 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Casale?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Casale at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.