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

Cascio, 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 Cascio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cascio in America

Cascio is the 9638th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cascio surname appeared 3,367 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Cascio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cascio 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 Cascio

The surname Cascio originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "casco," meaning "helmet," which could suggest an occupation or a nickname for an ancestor who wore a helmet or was involved in military activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cascio can be found in a document from the 13th century, referring to a family residing in the town of Catania, Sicily. The name was also mentioned in various local records and manuscripts from the medieval period, indicating its long-standing presence in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the name Cascio gained prominence with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such figure was Antonio Cascio (1480-1545), a renowned architect from Palermo, Sicily, who is credited with designing several churches and palaces in the city.

Another prominent individual with the surname Cascio was Vincenzo Cascio (1628-1696), a Baroque painter from Messina, Sicily. His works adorned several churches and noble residences throughout the region, showcasing his mastery of the Baroque style.

In the 18th century, the name Cascio was associated with the town of Monreale, near Palermo. Records mention a wealthy landowner named Giuseppe Cascio (1725-1798), who played a significant role in the local economy and politics of the time.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Cascio gained international recognition with the birth of Antonio Cascio (1842-1921), a Sicilian-American sculptor and architect. He emigrated to the United States and contributed to the design of several notable buildings, including the Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral in New York City.

Furthermore, in the 20th century, the name Cascio was associated with the Italian-American mobster Frank Cascio (1918-1957), a member of the Bonanno crime family in New York City. Despite his notorious reputation, he was also known for his philanthropic efforts within the Italian-American community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cascio

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

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

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