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

Kaser, 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 Kaser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kaser in America

Kaser is the 16833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kaser surname appeared 1,696 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Kaser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kaser 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 Kaser

The surname Kaser originated in the Bavarian region of southern Germany during the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Kaser," which means "cheesemaker" or "cheese monger." This occupational name suggests that the original bearer of the surname was likely involved in the production or sale of cheese.

The earliest known record of the name Kaser dates back to the 14th century, appearing in a manuscript from the town of Oberammergau in Bavaria. In this document, a man named Hans Kaser was listed as a resident and cheesemaker in the village.

Over the centuries, the name Kaser spread throughout various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Swabia, and the Rhineland. It also made its way into neighboring countries, such as Austria and Switzerland, where it was sometimes spelled as "Käser" or "Kaeser."

One notable bearer of the Kaser name was Johann Kaser, a German artist and painter who lived from 1536 to 1592. He is best known for his religious paintings and frescoes that adorned churches in the Bavarian region.

Another prominent figure was Wilhelm Kaser, a German jurist and legal scholar who lived from 1856 to 1923. He made significant contributions to the field of Roman law and served as a professor at the University of Berlin.

In the 19th century, the Kaser family established a successful dairy business in the town of Murnau, Bavaria. The family's cheese-making tradition spanned several generations and became renowned throughout the region.

Johann Kaser (1768-1846), a farmer and cheesemaker from the village of Mittenwald, was known for his innovative techniques in cheese production. His methods were widely adopted by other cheesemakers in the area.

Another notable figure was Maximilian Kaser (1800-1876), a Bavarian politician and member of the German Reichstag (parliament) during the late 19th century. He played a significant role in shaping agricultural policies and advocating for the interests of farmers and cheesemakers in his region.

While the surname Kaser is most commonly found in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, it has also been carried by individuals who emigrated to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kaser

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

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

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