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

Kasey, 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 Kasey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kasey in America

Kasey is the 25535th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kasey surname appeared 967 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 Kasey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kasey 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 Kasey

The surname Kasey has its origins in Ireland, where it first appeared in the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Irish Gaelic word "caiside," meaning "brave" or "fierce." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone known for their courage or warrior-like qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Fiants of the Tudor Sovereigns, a collection of official records from the 16th and 17th centuries, where a John Kasey is mentioned in 1564. Additionally, the surname is thought to have connections to the place name Cashel, an ancient rock formation in County Tipperary, Ireland, which was once the seat of the High Kings of Munster.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various historical documents, including parish records and land deeds. For example, a Patrick Kasey is listed as a landowner in County Clare in 1653. During this time, the name also took on alternative spellings, such as Cashey and Cassidy.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Kasey. One of the earliest was Sir John Kasey (c. 1580-1639), an Irish soldier and landowner who served in the English army during the Nine Years' War in Ireland. Another prominent figure was James Kasey (1779-1857), an Irish-American businessman and philanthropist who founded the successful Kasey & Sons Trading Company in New York City.

In the realm of arts and literature, the name is associated with individuals like the Irish poet and playwright Seamus Kasey (1900-1976), renowned for his works exploring Irish identity and the struggles of rural life. Additionally, the American author and journalist Philip Kasey (1923-2008) gained recognition for his insightful novels and reportage on social issues.

The Kasey surname has also been carried by several notable figures in the field of sports, including the Irish hurler Liam Kasey (1922-1995), who captained the Tipperary senior hurling team to multiple All-Ireland championships in the 1940s and 1950s. In more recent times, the American baseball player Sean Kasey (b. 1983) has made a name for himself as a celebrated outfielder for various Major League Baseball teams.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kasey

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

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

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