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

Casia, 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 Casia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Casia in America

Casia is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Casia surname appeared 168 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Casia.

The history of the last name Casia

The surname CASIA is of Italian origin, first appearing in records from the northern regions of the country during the late 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "cassia," which refers to a type of aromatic bark used in perfumes and medicines. This may suggest that early bearers of the name were involved in the spice trade or had some connection to the production or distribution of this valuable commodity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CASIA surname can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dated 1487, which mentions a merchant named Giovanni CASIA. This suggests that the name was already established in the maritime trading hubs of northern Italy by the end of the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread southward, with records indicating CASIA families residing in the regions of Campania and Calabria. A notable figure from this period was Vincenzo CASIA (1525-1592), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Naples.

By the 17th century, the CASIA surname had become more widely dispersed throughout the Italian peninsula. One notable bearer was Giulio CASIA (1610-1678), a celebrated painter from Rome whose works can be found in various churches and galleries across the city.

Moving into the 18th century, the name continued to gain prominence in various fields. Antonio CASIA (1743-1821) was a highly respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Papal States.

In the 19th century, the CASIA name was associated with several notable figures in the arts and sciences. Giuseppe CASIA (1816-1892) was a renowned composer and conductor who helped establish the first permanent opera house in the city of Naples. Meanwhile, Maria CASIA (1854-1926) was a pioneering botanist and one of the first women to be appointed as a professor at the University of Pisa.

While these are just a few examples, the CASIA surname has a rich and diverse history spanning several centuries and fields of endeavor within Italy. Its origins can be traced back to the late medieval period and the vibrant trade networks that connected the Italian city-states to the wider world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Casia

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

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 Casia 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.

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

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