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

Recasner, 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 Recasner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Recasner in America

Recasner is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Recasner surname appeared 159 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 Recasner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Recasner 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 Recasner

The surname Recasner has its roots in the Occitan region of southern France, emerging in the late medieval period, around the 13th century. It is believed to derive from the Occitan word "recastre," meaning "to fortify" or "to rebuild," suggesting a connection to those involved in construction or fortification work.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the medieval tax records of the city of Toulouse, where a certain Jean Recasner was listed as a property owner in the year 1327. This suggests that the family had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, records show a Guilhem Recasner serving as a master stonemason in the town of Albi, responsible for the construction of several notable buildings, including the Albi Cathedral's bell tower. His work on this Gothic masterpiece has ensured his legacy as one of the most renowned bearers of this surname.

During the 16th century, the Recasner family dispersed across southern France, with some members settling in the Languedoc region. One notable figure from this period was Pierre Recasner (1523-1597), a poet and philosopher who gained recognition for his works exploring themes of spirituality and the human condition.

As the centuries progressed, the Recasner name spread further afield, with descendants making their way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. In the 18th century, a Jacques Recasner (1702-1779) was recorded as a successful merchant and landowner in the French colony of Saint-Domingue (now Haiti).

In more recent times, the name Recasner has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, academics, and public figures. One such notable figure was the American painter and sculptor, Elizabeth Recasner (1921-2005), whose works explored themes of feminism and social justice.

While the Recasner surname may not be as widespread as some others, its rich history and connections to the Occitan region of France make it a fascinating example of how surnames can carry the echoes of past generations and their diverse experiences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Recasner

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

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

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