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

Casso, 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 Casso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Casso in America

Casso is the 25314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Casso surname appeared 978 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 Casso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Casso 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 Casso

The surname Casso originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "casa," meaning house or dwelling. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a distinctive or notable residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 13th century, when a Guglielmo Casso was mentioned in a document from the city of Genoa. The name also appeared in records from other regions of Italy, such as Tuscany and Lombardy, indicating its widespread use across different areas.

In the 14th century, the Casso family gained prominence in the city of Naples, where they held positions of authority and influence. One notable figure was Tommaso Casso, a influential merchant and diplomat who was born in 1350 and played a crucial role in fostering trade relations between Naples and other Mediterranean cities.

During the Renaissance period, the name Casso was associated with several artists and scholars. Among them was Giovanni Battista Casso, a renowned painter from Genoa who lived from 1500 to 1573. His works, which included religious frescoes and portraits, adorned churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

Another notable bearer of the name was Marcantonio Casso, a humanist scholar and philosopher who was born in Pisa in 1528. He taught at various universities across Europe and was highly regarded for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy.

In the 18th century, the Casso family established themselves in the region of Piedmont, where they owned vineyards and played a significant role in the local wine industry. One member of this branch was Giuseppe Casso, a respected winemaker born in 1724 whose innovative techniques contributed to the region's reputation for producing high-quality wines.

Throughout history, the surname Casso has been recorded with various spellings, such as Casso, Cassa, and Cassio, reflecting regional variations and linguistic influences. Despite its Italian origins, the name has also been found in other parts of Europe, possibly due to migration or intermarriage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Casso

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

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

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