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

Kasian, 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 Kasian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kasian in America

Kasian is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kasian surname appeared 207 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 Kasian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kasian 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 Kasian

The surname Kasian has its origins in Poland, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "kasić," meaning "to spoil" or "to ruin." This suggests the name may have been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who had a tendency to damage or ruin things.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kasian name can be found in the parish records of the village of Krakow in the late 1500s. The name appears to have been concentrated in the southern regions of Poland during this time period.

In the 17th century, variations of the spelling emerged, such as Kasjan and Kaszian, which were likely influenced by regional dialects and the evolution of the Polish language over time.

The Kasian surname gained further prominence in the 18th century, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such figure was Jan Kasian, a prominent painter born in Warsaw in 1715, who was renowned for his religious artworks adorning churches throughout Poland.

Another significant figure was Andrzej Kasian, a military leader who served in the Polish army during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 1800s. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership in several key battles against the invading French forces.

In the late 19th century, the Kasian name continued to be well-represented in various fields. Franciszek Kasian, born in 1862, was a celebrated author and poet whose works explored themes of Polish culture and national identity.

The 20th century saw the Kasian name spread beyond Poland's borders. Stefan Kasian, born in 1912, was a renowned Polish-American scientist who made significant contributions to the field of aeronautical engineering, working on groundbreaking projects for NASA and the U.S. Air Force.

Throughout its history, the Kasian surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, military leaders, writers, and scientists, leaving an indelible mark on Polish and international culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kasian

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

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

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