2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cassola
An Italian occupational surname derived from the Italian word "cassula" meaning a small case or basket.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Cassola. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cassola 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Cassola in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cassola, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (37.1%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cassola
The surname Cassola originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Piedmont and Liguria, where it first appeared in the late medieval period. The name is derived from the Italian word "cassola," which means "cooking pot" or "cauldron." It is believed that the name initially referred to an occupation or a maker of cookware.
The earliest recorded instances of the Cassola surname can be traced back to the 13th century, with mentions in various municipal records and local chronicles. One notable example is the mention of a certain "Giovanni Cassola" in the chronicles of the city of Genoa, dated around 1270.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in several historical documents, including the "Codex Diplomaticus Sardiniae," which recorded the presence of a "Petrus Cassola" in Sardinia. During this time, the name was also found in the records of the Republic of Venice, indicating that members of the Cassola family had migrated to different parts of Italy.
The 15th century saw the rise of several notable individuals bearing the Cassola surname. One such figure was Bartolomeo Cassola (1461-1528), a Genoese merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean region and established trade routes with the Ottoman Empire.
In the 16th century, the name gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Antonio Cassola (1510-1579), a renowned Italian poet and playwright from Genoa. His works, including the play "La Mariana," were widely celebrated in his time and contributed to the cultural legacy of the Cassola family.
Another significant figure from this period was Girolamo Cassola (1548-1624), a Ligurian architect and engineer who worked on several prestigious projects, including the fortifications of the city of Genoa and the design of the Palazzo Reale in Turin.
As the centuries progressed, the Cassola surname continued to be present in various parts of Italy, with notable individuals emerging in fields such as academia, politics, and the arts. One prominent example is Vittorio Cassola (1897-1962), an Italian writer and journalist who was active during the 20th century and wrote several novels and short stories that explored the social and political landscapes of his time.
While the surname Cassola is predominantly found in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the Italian peninsula, particularly in the regions of Piedmont and Liguria, where it first emerged as a distinctive family name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cassola
Among Census respondents with the surname Cassola, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (37.1%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Cassola 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 Cassola surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White60.3% · 70
- Hispanic or Latino37.1% · 43
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cassola
Cassola appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+6 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,439 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+5 bearers (+4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,319 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.7%) | Down 3,439 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.5%) | Up 3,319 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 Cassola 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 | #148,347 | #145,028 | 2.2% |
| Count | 111 | 116 | 4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cassola bearers went from 111 to 116 (+4.5% change). The surname moved up 3,319 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #145,028.
FAQ
Cassola surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cassola?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Cassola. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Cassola?
Cassola ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 116 people with the surname Cassola. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Cassola.
Has Cassola become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cassola went from 111 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 5 (+4.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Cassola?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cassola, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (37.1%) and Black (1.7%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cassola in the 2020 Census, accounting for 60.3% (70 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cassola appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (60.3%), Hispanic (37.1%), Black (1.7%). 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 Cassola (2000, 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 Cassola mean?
An Italian occupational surname derived from the Italian word "cassula" meaning a small case or basket. 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 Cassola (0.04 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 many people have the surname Cassola?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.