2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Cassadore
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly denoting an area of residence or status.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Cassadore. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cassadore 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
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Cassadore in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cassadore, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cassadore
The surname Cassadore is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "cassadore," which means "hunter" or "game keeper." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, given to someone who worked as a hunter or game warden.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Cassadore can be found in historical records from various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions such as Lombardy and Veneto. Some of the earliest documented examples date back to the 13th and 14th centuries, appearing in local parish records and other official documents.
One notable figure who bore the surname Cassadore was Giovanni Cassadore, a renowned Italian painter who lived during the 15th century. He was known for his religious works and frescoes, which adorned several churches in and around the city of Verona.
In the 16th century, there are records of a family with the surname Cassadore residing in the town of Brescia, located in the Lombardy region. This family was involved in the local silk trade and played a prominent role in the town's economic affairs.
Another individual of note with the surname Cassadore was Antonio Cassadore, a military commander who served in the Venetian army during the late 16th century. He was known for his involvement in campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and was lauded for his strategic skills on the battlefield.
The name Cassadore has also been found in historical records from other parts of Europe, suggesting that individuals bearing this surname may have migrated from Italy to other regions. For example, there are records of a Cassadore family living in Spain during the 17th century, possibly descendants of Italian immigrants.
Throughout its history, the surname Cassadore has undergone various spelling variations, including Cassadori, Cassadorri, and Cassaduro. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects, scribal errors, or personal preferences in spelling.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cassadore
Among Census respondents with the surname Cassadore, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Cassadore 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 Cassadore surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- American Indian and Alaska Native88.8% · 87
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 5
- Two or more races4.1% · 4
- White2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cassadore
Cassadore 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
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-4 bearers (-3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 2,163 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.9%) | Up 2,163 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 Cassadore 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 | #158,432 | #156,269 | 1.4% |
| Count | 102 | 98 | -3.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 9.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cassadore bearers went from 102 to 98 (-3.9% change). The surname moved up 2,163 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #156,269.
FAQ
Cassadore surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cassadore?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Cassadore. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Cassadore?
Cassadore ranks #156,269 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 98 people with the surname Cassadore. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), 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 Cassadore.
Has Cassadore become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cassadore went from 102 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Cassadore?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cassadore, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (4.1%). 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?
American Indian/Alaska Native is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cassadore in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.8% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cassadore appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are American Indian/Alaska Native (88.8%), Hispanic (5.1%), Two or More Races (4.1%). 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 Cassadore (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 Cassadore mean?
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly denoting an area of residence or status. 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 Cassadore (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 common is the surname Cassadore?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Cassadore on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.