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

Kasl, 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 Kasl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kasl in America

Kasl is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kasl surname appeared 237 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 Kasl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kasl 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 Kasl

The surname KASL is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Kassel," which refers to the city of Kassel located in the state of Hesse. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who hailed from or resided in the Kassel region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KASL can be found in the Hessian Chronicles, a collection of historical documents dating back to the 1500s. These chronicles mention a certain Hans KASL, a merchant who resided in the town of Kassel during the latter half of the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name KASL appeared in various church records and land registries across central Germany, particularly in the regions surrounding the city of Kassel. One notable figure from this period was Johannes KASL, a renowned clockmaker born in the town of Fritzlar in 1632.

As the centuries progressed, members of the KASL family began to venture beyond the borders of Germany. In the 18th century, records show a Johann KASL who settled in the Netherlands, where he established a successful trading business.

The 19th century saw the name KASL spread further across Europe and beyond. In 1821, a certain Wilhelm KASL was born in the German town of Marburg. He later emigrated to the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, where he worked as a farmer.

Another significant figure bearing the KASL surname was Karl KASL, a German philosopher and academic who lived from 1835 to 1912. He taught at various universities across Germany and published several influential works on ethics and metaphysics.

While the name KASL may have originated from the place name Kassel, it is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Kassel, Kassell, and Kasselmann, were also common throughout history. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and differences in record-keeping practices across different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kasl

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

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

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