2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Kassick
An Americanized spelling of the Slavic surname meaning the dweller at a detached farmstead.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Kassick. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kassick 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Kassick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kassick, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kassick
The surname Kassick is believed to have originated in the region of present-day Germany, likely in the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Kasse," which means "cash box" or "coffer." This suggests that the name may have been occupational in nature, referring to someone who worked as a cashier, banker, or in a similar financial profession.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kassick name appears in a German church registry from the late 1600s, where a family with the surname Kassick is listed as residing in a small village near the city of Cologne. Another early reference can be found in a tax record from the early 1700s in the region of Bavaria, where a man named Hans Kassick is listed as a landowner.
In the 19th century, the Kassick name began to spread beyond Germany as individuals with this surname migrated to other parts of Europe and, eventually, to the Americas. One notable individual with this last name was Wilhelm Kassick, a German artist born in 1822 who gained recognition for his landscape paintings.
Another significant figure was Maria Kassick, born in 1875 in a small town near Berlin. She was a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights, working tirelessly to establish educational opportunities for girls and young women in her community.
In the early 20th century, a man named Franz Kassick, born in 1892 in Bavaria, made a name for himself as a skilled woodcarver and craftsman. His intricate works were highly sought after and can still be found in museums and private collections throughout Europe.
Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Kassick name in North America dates back to the late 19th century, when a family with this surname settled in the state of Pennsylvania after emigrating from Germany. Among their descendants was a notable figure named Johann Kassick, born in 1920, who served as a respected educator and community leader in the city of Philadelphia.
While the Kassick surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and can be traced back to its Germanic roots. Throughout the years, individuals with this last name have made their mark in various fields, from the arts and crafts to education and community service.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kassick
Among Census respondents with the surname Kassick, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Kassick 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 Kassick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.7% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino9.4% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kassick
Kassick 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
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-4 bearers (-3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,343 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-12 bearers (-10.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,199 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.3%) | Down 12,343 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-10.2%) | Down 11,199 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 Kassick 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 | #141,140 | #152,339 | -7.9% |
| Count | 118 | 106 | -10.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kassick bearers went from 118 to 106 (-10.2% change). The surname moved down 11,199 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #152,339.
FAQ
Kassick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kassick?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Kassick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Kassick?
Kassick ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Kassick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Kassick.
Has Kassick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kassick went from 118 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Kassick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kassick, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Kassick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.7% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kassick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.7%), Hispanic (9.4%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Kassick (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 Kassick mean?
An Americanized spelling of the Slavic surname meaning the dweller at a detached farmstead. 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 Kassick (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 common is the surname Kassick?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Kassick is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.