Kasdan
A surname potentially derived from the Yiddish word "kasdan", meaning small town or village.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 274 Americans carry the last name Kasdan. That puts it at #83,541 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,250,928 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kasdan surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
274
1 in 1,250,928
Census rank
#83,541
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
225
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 225 bearers of the surname Kasdan in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 83541st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kasdan, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.9%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kasdan
The surname Kasdan has its roots in Eastern Europe, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. The name is believed to have originated in the 16th or 17th century, derived from the old Polish word "kasda," which referred to a type of woolen fabric or cloak.
Historically, the Kasdan name was associated with individuals involved in the textile trade or those who manufactured or sold woolen goods. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in official records and documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, where it was often spelled as "Kasdan," "Kasdan," or "Kasdan."
One notable historical reference to the Kasdan name comes from the 17th century, when a merchant named Jakub Kasdan was mentioned in a trade register in the city of Krakow. Another early example is Szymon Kasdan, a weaver who lived in the town of Lublin in the late 16th century.
Moving into the 18th century, the Kasdan surname appears to have spread across Eastern and Central Europe. In 1793, a nobleman named Jan Kasdan was recorded in a land registry in the Polish city of Poznan. Around the same time, there are records of a family named Kasdan residing in the town of Bochnia, which was known for its salt mines and textile industry.
Throughout the 19th century, several notable individuals with the Kasdan surname emerged. One such person was Józef Kasdan (1802-1871), a Polish writer and poet who published a collection of works titled "Wiersze" in 1835. Another was Helena Kasdan (1828-1901), a Polish philanthropist and activist who founded several charitable organizations in Warsaw.
In the 20th century, the Kasdan name continued to appear in various parts of Europe, particularly in Poland, Ukraine, and Russia. One prominent figure was Maksym Kasdan (1903-1985), a Ukrainian painter and art teacher who was born in the city of Kharkiv and later taught at the Kharkiv State Art Institute.
It's worth noting that while the Kasdan surname is primarily associated with Eastern European origins, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical roots and earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the regions of modern-day Poland and Ukraine, where it emerged as a reflection of the textile trade and woolen industry.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kasdan
Among Census respondents with the surname Kasdan, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.9%.
The bar chart below shows how Kasdan bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Kasdan surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.9%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Kasdan surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,541 | #83,541 | 0.0% |
| Count | 225 | 225 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Kasdan bearers went from 225 to 225 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #83,541 to #83,541.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Kasdan
FAQ
Kasdan surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Kasdan?
The surname Kasdan holds position #83,541 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 274 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Kasdan surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kasdan, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.9%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.