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

Cassagnol, 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 Cassagnol surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cassagnol in America

Cassagnol is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cassagnol surname appeared 268 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 Cassagnol.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cassagnol 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 Cassagnol

The surname Cassagnol is of French origin, originating from the southwestern region of Occitanie. It is believed to have derived from the Occitan word "cassanha," meaning a small house or cottage. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a family who lived in a humble dwelling or a particular village named after such a cottage.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Cassagnol can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon. In 1274, a document from the town of Nimes mentions a certain Pierre Cassagnol, indicating the presence of this surname in the area during that time.

In the 15th century, records show a Jean Cassagnol residing in the village of Béziers, located in the Hérault department of southern France. This region, known for its wine production, may have contributed to the surname's association with viticulture or agricultural activities.

During the 16th century, the name Cassagnol appeared in several historical documents in the neighboring regions of Gard and Aude. One notable figure from this period was Antoine Cassagnol (1524-1592), a merchant and landowner from the town of Narbonne.

As the Cassagnol family spread throughout France, variations in spelling emerged, such as Cassagnol, Casagnol, and Cassagnolle. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the Rhône-Alpes region, where they became prominent wine producers. Jean-Baptiste Cassagnol (1738-1812), a renowned winemaker from the village of Tain-l'Hermitage, was instrumental in establishing the reputation of the Hermitage wines.

Another notable figure with the surname Cassagnol was Emile Cassagnol (1856-1932), a French politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the National Assembly, representing the department of Tarn-et-Garonne.

While the surname Cassagnol is most commonly associated with France, it has also been found in other parts of Europe and the Americas, likely due to migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the southwestern regions of France, where it was initially rooted in the rural landscapes and agricultural traditions of the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cassagnol

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

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

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