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

Kasun, 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 Kasun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kasun in America

Kasun is the 60790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kasun surname appeared 331 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 Kasun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kasun 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 Kasun

The surname KASUN is believed to have originated from the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region now known as Sri Lanka. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Sinhalese language, where the word "kasun" was used to refer to the moon or a lunar cycle.

In the early centuries of the first millennium, the name KASUN was likely adopted by families living in the central and southern parts of Sri Lanka, which were the cultural and political hubs of the island at the time. Some historians suggest that the name may have held significance among Buddhist communities, as the moon played an important role in their religious calendar and rituals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KASUN can be found in the Mahavamsa, an ancient chronicle of Sri Lankan history written in the 6th century CE. The text mentions a prince named KASUN who lived during the reign of King Aggabodhi I (571-604 CE). This historical reference provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during the Anuradhapura period of Sri Lankan history.

As the centuries passed, the name KASUN spread across the island and eventually found its way into other parts of South Asia and beyond. In the 12th century, a renowned Buddhist scholar and writer from the Polonnaruwa Kingdom, KASUN Pandit, gained fame for his literary works and contributions to the development of Sinhalese literature.

During the 16th century, a Portuguese explorer and navigator named KASUN de Almeida played a significant role in the maritime explorations of the Indian Ocean. His voyages and discoveries were documented in various historical accounts of the time.

Another notable figure bearing the surname KASUN was Muhandiram KASUN Appu (1804-1875), a prominent Sri Lankan landowner and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of education and infrastructure in the Galle district during the British colonial period.

In more recent times, KASUN Rajitha (born 1981) has gained recognition as a successful Sri Lankan cricketer who represented his country in both Test and One Day International matches.

While the surname KASUN has its roots in Sri Lanka, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly among the Sri Lankan diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance can be traced back to the ancient Sinhalese culture and the symbolic connection to the moon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kasun

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

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

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