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

Casals, 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 Casals surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Casals in America

Casals is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Casals surname appeared 275 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 Casals.

We can also compare 2010 data for Casals 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 Casals

The surname Casals is of Catalan origin, tracing its roots back to the northeastern region of Spain, particularly the areas around Barcelona and Catalonia. It is believed to have emerged in the 12th or 13th century, possibly derived from the Latin word "casa," meaning "house" or "dwelling."

One of the earliest known references to the Casals name can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a historical document from the 13th century that documented the distribution of land and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Christian conquest. This record suggests that individuals bearing the Casals surname were present in the region during this time period.

In the 14th century, a notable individual named Bernat Casals was mentioned in the "Arxiu de la Corona d'Aragó," an important archive containing historical documents from the Crown of Aragon. Bernat Casals was a merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the region.

The earliest recorded example of the Casals surname dates back to the late 15th century, when a man named Guillem Casals was documented as a resident of the town of Vilafranca del Penedès, located in the province of Barcelona. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Casals surname. One of the most famous was Pablo Casals (1876-1973), a renowned Catalan cellist and conductor who was widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century. His contributions to classical music and his efforts in promoting peace and human rights earned him global recognition and numerous accolades.

Another notable figure was Gaspar Casadó Casals (1897-1986), a Spanish painter and engraver who was part of the Catalan Modernist movement. His works, which often depicted scenes from daily life and landscapes, are highly regarded and can be found in various museums and galleries around the world.

In the field of literature, Joan Casals i Vallès (1925-2004) was a Catalan writer, poet, and translator who made significant contributions to Catalan literature and cultural preservation. His works explored themes of identity, exile, and the human condition.

In the realm of politics, Josep Casals i Vallès (1893-1975) was a prominent Catalan politician and activist who played a key role in the fight for Catalan autonomy and independence during the early 20th century. He served as a member of the Catalan Parliament and was a vocal advocate for Catalan rights and self-determination.

The Casals surname has also been associated with various place names in the Catalonia region, such as Casals del Penedès, a municipality located in the province of Barcelona, and Casals d'Aragó, a village in the province of Tarragona. These place names may have originated from individuals bearing the Casals surname who resided or held property in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Casals

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

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

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