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

Casstevens, 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 Casstevens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Casstevens in America

Casstevens is the 35294th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Casstevens surname appeared 638 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 Casstevens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Casstevens 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 Casstevens

The surname CASSTEVENS is of Anglo-Saxon origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in England. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from an old place name that has since been lost or altered over time.

One possible theory suggests that CASSTEVENS may be a variation of the Old English words "caest" and "æfen," which together could have meant "a dwelling near the east evening." This hints at a settlement or homestead situated in an easterly direction, possibly named for its location in relation to a nearby town or landmark.

Another hypothesis links CASSTEVENS to the Old English word "cæster," meaning a Roman town or fortified place. This could indicate that the name's bearers were originally residents of or associated with a Roman settlement or fortification.

While the exact origins of the name remain uncertain, historical records provide some clues about its early use and spread. One of the earliest documented instances of the CASSTEVENS surname appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, where a Robert de Casteveyn is mentioned.

In the 13th century, a Richard Casteveyne is recorded in the Assize Court Rolls of Staffordshire in 1272. This variation in spelling highlights the evolving nature of surnames during this period.

Notable individuals bearing the CASSTEVENS surname include Sir John Casteveyn (1285-1348), a prominent English knight and landowner who served as Sheriff of Wiltshire and Somerset. Another was William Casstevens (1620-1692), an early settler in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and a respected landowner in the town of Salem.

Moving forward in time, Mary Casstevens (1788-1857) was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in the early 19th century United States. She founded one of the first female seminaries in Ohio.

More recently, James Casstevens (1861-1943) was a prominent American businessman and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the development of the steel industry in Pennsylvania.

Another notable figure was Dr. Emily Casstevens (1904-1982), a pioneering medical researcher who made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of infectious diseases.

While the CASSTEVENS surname may have evolved over the centuries, its medieval English origins and association with early settlements and fortifications remain a defining aspect of its historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Casstevens

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

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

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