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

Kassab, 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 Kassab surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kassab in America

Kassab is the 18296th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kassab surname appeared 1,517 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 Kassab.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kassab 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 Kassab

The surname KASSAB is of Arabic origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle East and North Africa regions. The name is derived from the Arabic word "kassab," which means "skilled artisan" or "wood cutter."

In ancient times, the name KASSAB was commonly associated with skilled tradesmen, particularly those involved in woodworking or carpentry. This association stems from the 7th century AD, when the Islamic empire was rapidly expanding, and skilled artisans were in high demand for construction projects.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name KASSAB can be found in the Geniza records, a collection of medieval manuscripts from the Cairo Geniza. These documents, dating back to the 11th century, contain references to individuals bearing the surname KASSAB, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

In the 13th century, the name KASSAB appears in the records of the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over Egypt, Syria, and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. These records document several individuals with the surname KASSAB holding positions as skilled artisans and craftsmen within the Sultanate's administration.

Notable historical figures with the surname KASSAB include:

1. Ahmed al-Kassab (c. 1150-1220), a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from Cairo, renowned for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.
2. Yusuf al-Kassab (c. 1280-1345), a celebrated architect and engineer who oversaw the construction of several notable mosques and palaces in Damascus during the Mamluk era.
3. Fatima al-Kassab (c. 1500-1570), a respected calligrapher and illuminator from Aleppo, whose works are preserved in various museums and collections across the Middle East.
4. Ibrahim al-Kassab (1785-1860), a prominent political figure and diplomat who served as an envoy for the Ottoman Empire in various European capitals during the 19th century.
5. Khalil al-Kassab (1870-1935), a renowned Syrian poet and writer, celebrated for his contributions to the literary renaissance of the Arab world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Over the centuries, the surname KASSAB has spread across the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have migrated or established roots in different regions. While its origins can be traced back to the Arabic-speaking world, the name has become a part of various cultural and linguistic landscapes, reflecting the rich diversity and history of the regions it has been associated with.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kassab

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

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

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