2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cascardo
An Italian surname derived from the word "cascardo," referring to someone living near a hut or cottage.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Cascardo. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cascardo 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.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Cascardo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cascardo, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cascardo
The surname Cascardo originates from Italy, specifically the region of Tuscany, and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "casco," meaning helmet or head covering, suggesting that the name may have been associated with an occupation related to armory or metalwork.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cascardo appears in a legal document from the city of Siena, dated 1492, where a certain Giovanni Cascardo is mentioned as a witness in a property dispute. This suggests that the name was already established in Tuscany during the Renaissance period.
In the 16th century, the Cascardo family appeared to have established a foothold in the nearby town of Montepulciano, where records show a Matteo Cascardo (1524-1601) serving as a local magistrate and landowner. His son, Benedetto Cascardo (1562-1638), is noted for his contributions to the town's wine-making industry, which Montepulciano is renowned for even today.
As the Cascardo family prospered and expanded, some members ventured beyond Tuscany. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the city of Naples, where a notable figure, Tommaso Cascardo (1621-1692), gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer, contributing to the design of several notable buildings and fortifications in the region.
Another prominent individual bearing the Cascardo surname was Francesco Cascardo (1744-1816), a scholar and linguist from Livorno, who produced a comprehensive study of the Tuscan dialect and its roots in Latin and ancient Etruscan languages.
During the 19th century, the name Cascardo appeared in various parts of Italy, with several individuals making their mark in different fields. For instance, Giuseppe Cascardo (1819-1892) from Milan was a respected painter known for his landscapes and portraiture, while Antonio Cascardo (1856-1931) from Palermo was a celebrated opera singer who performed on stages across Europe.
While the Cascardo surname may not be among the most common in Italy today, its rich history and connections to various regions and professions showcase the diverse tapestry of Italian culture and heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cascardo
Among Census respondents with the surname Cascardo, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Cascardo 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 Cascardo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White78.6% · 81
- Hispanic or Latino21.4% · 22
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cascardo
Cascardo 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+13 bearers (+12.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,591 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-17 bearers (-14.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 14,954 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.1%) | Up 3,591 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -17 bearers (-14.2%) | Down 14,954 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 Cascardo 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 | #139,228 | #154,182 | -10.7% |
| Count | 120 | 103 | -14.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cascardo bearers went from 120 to 103 (-14.2% change). The surname moved down 14,954 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #154,182.
FAQ
Cascardo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cascardo?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Cascardo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Cascardo?
Cascardo ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Cascardo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cascardo.
Has Cascardo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cascardo went from 120 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 17 (-14.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Cascardo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cascardo, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.4%). 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 Cascardo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.6% (81 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cascardo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (78.6%), Hispanic (21.4%). 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 Cascardo (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 Cascardo mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "cascardo," referring to someone living near a hut or cottage. 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 Cascardo (0.03 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 share the surname Cascardo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.