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

Cassani, 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 Cassani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cassani in America

Cassani is the 56588th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cassani surname appeared 361 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 Cassani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cassani 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 Cassani

The surname Cassani is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the northern Italian region of Lombardy, specifically in the areas around Milan and Bergamo. The name is derived from the Italian word "cassa," which means "box" or "chest," and it is likely that the earliest bearers of this surname were involved in the crafting or selling of chests, boxes, or other similar wooden containers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cassani surname can be found in a manuscript from the 13th century, which mentions a certain "Petrus Cassani" residing in the city of Milan. This suggests that the name had already become established in that region by that time.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records and documents from the city of Bergamo, where it is spelled in different variations such as "Casani," "Casanii," and "Casano." This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of Lombardy and was subject to local spelling variations.

During the Renaissance period, the Cassani family produced several notable individuals. One of the most prominent was Gian Agostino Cassani (1499-1574), a renowned architect and sculptor from Milan who worked on various projects for the Sforza and Visconti families, the ruling dynasties of the time.

Another notable figure was Giulio Cassani (1554-1617), a Milanese painter and engraver who was known for his religious works and portraits. He was a member of the Accademia Ambrosiana, a prestigious academy of arts and sciences in Milan.

In the 17th century, the Cassani name can be found in the records of the city of Verona, where a family of that name owned a significant estate and vineyards. One member, Giovanni Battista Cassani (1638-1712), was a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Venetian Republic.

Moving into the 18th century, there was a notable Cassani family in the city of Brescia, where they were involved in the silk trade. One member, Antonio Cassani (1721-1789), was a successful merchant and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the local economy.

Throughout its history, the Cassani surname has also been associated with various place names in Italy, such as Cassano d'Adda, Cassano Magnago, and Cassano Valcuvia, further highlighting its deep roots in the northern Italian regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cassani

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

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

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