2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Casden
A variant spelling of the English surname Casden or Casdon, derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Casden. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Casden 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Casden in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Casden, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Casden
The surname Casden is believed to have originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a locative surname, derived from a place name, possibly referring to someone who hailed from a specific town or region.
One theory suggests that Casden may have evolved from the Old English words "caes" and "denu," which collectively mean "cheese valley" or "dairy valley." This could indicate that the name's bearers once lived in an area known for its dairy farming or cheese production.
Another possibility is that Casden is a variant spelling of the place name "Caisden" or "Casedon," which are recorded in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. These place names may have been derived from the Old English words "caes" (cheese) and "dun" (hill), implying a connection to a dairy-producing region situated on a hill.
While no definitive references to the Casden surname appear in the Domesday Book, the earliest known record of the name dates back to the 14th century. In 1379, a certain John Casden was mentioned in the Court Rolls of Warwickshire, providing evidence of the surname's existence during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Casden surname. One such figure was Richard Casden (1542-1612), an English clergyman who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Ipswich, Suffolk, during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
Another prominent bearer of the name was William Casden (1675-1743), a successful merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire, who played a significant role in the local community and held various civic positions.
In the 18th century, Elizabeth Casden (1718-1792) gained recognition as a skilled embroiderer and needlework artist, with her works being highly sought after by wealthy patrons.
During the Victorian era, John Casden (1823-1887) made his mark as a prolific writer and journalist, contributing to various publications and addressing social and political issues of the time.
More recently, the name has been associated with the American businessman and philanthropist Alan Casden (born 1927), who founded the Casden Properties real estate company and has been actively involved in charitable endeavors.
While the exact origins of the Casden surname remain somewhat uncertain, its long history and various interpretations reflect the rich tapestry of English toponymic surnames, each with its own unique story to tell.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Casden
Among Census respondents with the surname Casden, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Casden 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 Casden surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Casden
Casden appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-5 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 2,127 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 2,127 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 Casden 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 | #152,628 | #154,755 | -1.4% |
| Count | 107 | 102 | -4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Casden bearers went from 107 to 102 (-4.7% change). The surname moved down 2,127 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #154,755.
FAQ
Casden surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Casden?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Casden. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Casden?
Casden ranks #154,755 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 102 people with the surname Casden. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), 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 Casden.
Has Casden become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Casden went from 107 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Casden?
Among Census respondents with the surname Casden, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Casden in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Casden appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Hispanic (2.9%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Casden (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 Casden mean?
A variant spelling of the English surname Casden or Casdon, derived from a place name. 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 Casden (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 Casden?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.