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

Kasel, 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 Kasel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kasel in America

Kasel is the 36736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kasel surname appeared 608 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 Kasel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kasel 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 Kasel

The surname Kasel is believed to have its origins in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "Kassel," which refers to a city in the state of Hesse, located in central Germany. Kassel itself is derived from the Latin word "Castellum," meaning a small castle or fortified town.

The earliest documented instance of the surname Kasel can be found in the records of the town of Marburg, located in the state of Hesse, Germany. The name appeared in a registry of townspeople from the year 1528, where a certain Hans Kasel is listed as a resident.

Over the centuries, the surname Kasel has been subject to various spelling variations, including Kassel, Kassell, and Kässel. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Kasel was Johann Kasel, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1629 to 1693. He was a prominent figure in the Baroque era and authored several influential works on theology and metaphysics.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Kasel, a German artist and painter who was born in 1801 and died in 1875. He was renowned for his landscapes and portraits, and his works can be found in various museums and private collections throughout Germany.

In the 19th century, a certain Wilhelm Kasel (1818-1892) gained recognition as a successful businessman and industrialist. He founded a textile manufacturing company in the city of Kassel, which became a significant employer in the region.

The Kasel surname is also associated with a prominent family of musicians and composers from the 18th and 19th centuries. The most notable member of this family was Johann Georg Kasel (1737-1804), a composer and organist who served at various churches in Germany and produced a significant body of sacred and secular works.

Another individual worth mentioning is Hans Kasel (1876-1942), a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). He served as a member of the Reichstag, the parliament of the German Empire, in the early 20th century.

While the surname Kasel is not among the most common in Germany, it has a long and rich history, spanning several centuries and encompassing individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, businessmen, and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kasel

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

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

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