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

Kasson, 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 Kasson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kasson in America

Kasson is the 33499th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kasson surname appeared 681 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 Kasson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kasson 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 Kasson

The surname Kasson is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. One theory suggests that it derived from the Old German word "kasa," meaning "house," indicating that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a prominent or notable dwelling.

Another possibility is that Kasson is a locational surname, derived from the name of a specific place or town in Germany. Although the exact location remains uncertain, it is likely that early bearers of the name hailed from a particular region or settlement where the name was established.

Historically, surnames were often adopted to distinguish individuals from others within the same community or to identify their place of origin. The earliest recorded instances of the Kasson surname date back to the 16th century, appearing in various German records and documents.

One notable figure bearing the Kasson name was Johann Kasson, a German theologian and author born in 1572 in Saxony. His works on religious subjects were widely circulated during the Protestant Reformation.

In the 17th century, a man named Heinrich Kasson (1635-1702) gained recognition as a skilled artisan and woodcarver, known for his intricate designs and craftsmanship in the city of Nuremberg.

The name also surfaced in the United States, where various Kasson families immigrated from Germany in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. One such individual was John Kasson (1822-1910), an American diplomat and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Iowa and later as the U.S. Minister to Austria-Hungary and Germany.

Another prominent figure was John Adam Kasson (1835-1913), a renowned author, lawyer, and statesman who served as a U.S. Representative from Iowa and held diplomatic positions in several countries, including Germany and Spain.

In more recent times, the name Kasson has been associated with individuals such as John Kasson (1932-2017), an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Kasson Trail Companies, a successful transportation and logistics company based in Minnesota.

Overall, the surname Kasson has a rich history rooted in German origins, with various bearers of the name leaving their mark in fields ranging from religion and craftsmanship to politics and diplomacy throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kasson

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

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

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