2000
#127,948
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Casebere
An anglicized occupational surname derived from the French word "casebeire," meaning a maker of helmets.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Casebere. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Casebere 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Casebere in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Casebere, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Black (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Casebere
The surname Casebere is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from a combination of the Old English words "cæse" meaning cheese and "bere" meaning barley. This suggests that the name may have referred to an occupation or location associated with the production or cultivation of these agricultural products.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Caseberge". This entry refers to a place in the county of Suffolk, which may have been the original location from which the surname emerged. Other early spellings include "Caseberie" and "Casebury".
In the 13th century, records show a John de Casebury who held lands in Warwickshire. This indicates that the name had spread to different regions of England by this time. During the 14th century, a William Casebere is mentioned in the Court Rolls of Cambridgeshire, further demonstrating the name's presence across the country.
Noteworthy individuals with the surname Casebere include:
1. Sir Richard Casebere (1572-1638), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in the early 17th century.
2. Elizabeth Casebere (1635-1712), a prominent Quaker minister and author from Yorkshire, known for her writings on religious matters.
3. John Casebere (1789-1867), a British soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later settled in Canada, where he became a respected figure in his community.
4. William Casebere (1820-1892), an American businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the textile industry and donated generously to educational institutions.
5. Mary Casebere (1876-1956), a renowned artist and sculptor from New York, known for her intricate woodcarvings and exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
While the surname Casebere is not among the most common in modern times, its historical roots can be traced back to medieval England, where it likely originated as an occupational or locational name related to agricultural practices.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Casebere
Among Census respondents with the surname Casebere, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Black (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Casebere 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 Casebere surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 111
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 4
- Black or African American2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Casebere
Casebere 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
#123,796
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
+16 bearers (+13.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 4,152 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-19 bearers (-13.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,253 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,948 | 123 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #123,796 | 139 | 0.05 | +16 bearers (+13.0%) | Up 4,152 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -19 bearers (-13.7%) | Down 18,253 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 Casebere 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 | #123,796 | #142,049 | -14.7% |
| Count | 139 | 120 | -13.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Casebere bearers went from 139 to 120 (-13.7% change). The surname moved down 18,253 positions in the national ranking, going from #123,796 to #142,049.
FAQ
Casebere surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Casebere?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Casebere. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Casebere?
Casebere ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 120 people with the surname Casebere. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Casebere.
Has Casebere become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Casebere went from 139 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 19 (-13.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #123,796 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Casebere?
Among Census respondents with the surname Casebere, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Black (2.5%). 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 Casebere in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Casebere appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Hispanic (3.3%), Black (2.5%). 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 Casebere (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 Casebere mean?
An anglicized occupational surname derived from the French word "casebeire," meaning a maker of helmets. 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 Casebere (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Casebere?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.