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

Casoria, 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 Casoria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Casoria in America

Casoria is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Casoria surname appeared 169 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 Casoria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Casoria 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 Casoria

The surname Casoria originated in Italy, specifically in the Campania region. It is derived from the name of the town of Casoria, located near Naples. The town's name is believed to come from the Latin word "casa," meaning house or dwelling, and the suffix "-oria," indicating a place.

The earliest known record of the surname Casoria dates back to the 14th century. In 1387, a document from the Papal archives mentions a certain "Petrus de Casoria," indicating that someone bearing this surname was residing in the area at that time.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the surname Casoria was Antonio Casoria (1478-1548), a renowned painter and architect who worked in Naples and its surrounding areas. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout the region.

In the 17th century, the Casoria family gained prominence in the world of finance and commerce. Giovan Battista Casoria (1621-1693) was a successful merchant and banker who played a crucial role in the economic development of Naples.

Another significant bearer of the Casoria surname was Giuseppe Casoria (1743-1818), a military leader who fought alongside the Neapolitan forces during the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of general and was widely respected for his bravery and strategic skills.

The name Casoria has also been associated with academic and intellectual pursuits. Francesco Casoria (1806-1879) was a respected philosopher and professor at the University of Naples, known for his contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy.

Throughout the centuries, the Casoria surname has been found in various parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania, Lazio, and Calabria. While the name is most commonly associated with its Italian origins, there are also records of individuals with the surname Casoria in other parts of Europe and the Americas, likely due to immigration patterns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Casoria

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

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

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