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

Casanova, 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 Casanova surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Casanova in America

Casanova is the 3851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Casanova surname appeared 9,201 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Casanova.

We can also compare 2010 data for Casanova 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 Casanova

The surname Casanova originated in Italy, specifically in the Veneto region, during the Middle Ages. It is believed to derive from the Italian word "casa nova," which means "new house" or "newly built house." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a newly constructed dwelling or who was involved in the construction of new houses.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Casanova surname can be found in the Venetian archives from the 14th century. In these records, the name appears as "Casanova" and "Casanove," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time period.

The name Casanova is also associated with the infamous 18th-century Venetian adventurer and author, Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798). Casanova's memoirs, known as the "Histoire de ma vie" (Story of My Life), provide a vivid account of his romantic escapades and adventures across Europe. His name has become synonymous with the notion of a charming and seductive individual.

Another notable figure with the Casanova surname was the Italian composer and violinist, Francesco Casanova (1727-1803). He was a contemporary of Giacomo Casanova and is best known for his operas and instrumental works.

In the 19th century, the Casanova surname gained prominence in the United States, particularly among Italian immigrants. One notable American with this surname was Frank Casanova (1890-1920), a professional baseball player who played for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Another individual with the Casanova surname was the Italian-American sculptor, Carlo Casanova (1899-1970). He is renowned for his public monuments and sculptures, including the iconic "Spirit of Life" sculpture located in Kansas City, Missouri.

Throughout history, variations of the Casanova surname have also been recorded, such as Casanove, Casanovi, and Casanovy. These variations reflect the influence of regional dialects and linguistic changes over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Casanova

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

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

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