2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kasic
A surname likely of Slavic origin referring to an occupational name for a farmer or field worker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Kasic. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kasic surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Kasic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kasic, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kasic
The surname Kasic is of Croatian origin, and its roots can be traced back to the 14th century in the region of Dalmatia, situated along the Adriatic coast. The name is believed to be derived from the Slavic word "kas," meaning "late" or "delayed," possibly referring to an ancestor who was late or tardy in some significant way.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in a 1382 census record from the city of Split, where a certain Petar Kasic is listed as a resident. This suggests that the Kasic family had already established itself in the region by that time.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Kasic surname was Bartol Kasic, a Catholic priest and scholar born in Pag, a town on the island of the same name. Kasic is renowned for his contributions to the Croatian language, particularly his efforts in standardizing the orthography and grammar.
The 16th century saw the rise of Matija Kasic, a Jesuit priest and linguist from the town of Požega. Kasic was instrumental in the development of the Croatian literary language, publishing numerous works, including a Croatian grammar book in 1604.
A famous bearer of the Kasic name in more recent history is Jakov Kasic, born in 1900 in the village of Bukovica, near Imotski. Kasic was a renowned sculptor and painter, known for his intricate woodcarvings and religious art. His works can be found in numerous churches and museums throughout Croatia.
Another notable Kasic was Ante Kasic, a Croatian writer and journalist born in 1920 in the city of Split. Kasic's literary works, which often explored themes of Dalmatian life and culture, earned him widespread acclaim and numerous awards.
While the Kasic surname is most prevalent in Croatia, it has also spread to other parts of the world, particularly among Croatian diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the Dalmatian region of Croatia, where the name has been a part of the cultural fabric for centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kasic
Among Census respondents with the surname Kasic, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Kasic bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Kasic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.0% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 6
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kasic
Kasic appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,664 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+6 bearers (+5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,695 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,664 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.5%) | Up 4,695 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kasic surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #145,757 | 3.1% |
| Count | 109 | 115 | 5.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kasic bearers went from 109 to 115 (+5.5% change). The surname moved up 4,695 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #145,757.
FAQ
Kasic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kasic?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Kasic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Kasic?
Kasic ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Kasic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kasic.
Has Kasic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kasic went from 109 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 6 (+5.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Kasic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kasic, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (4.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kasic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.0% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kasic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.0%), Hispanic (5.2%), Two or More Races (4.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kasic (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kasic mean?
A surname likely of Slavic origin referring to an occupational name for a farmer or field worker. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kasic (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Kasic?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Kasic on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.