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- Casper - Last Name Meaning & Origin
Casper
- Used in: 3 countries
Origin: Old Persian
Alternative spelling of Caspar. The slur denoting a white person is an allusion to Casper the Friendly Ghost. The skateboarding term is named after Bobby Boyden, a professional skateboarder who was given the nickname "Casper" as a child because of his pale skin (again in allusion to the friendly ghost).
Etymology: Wiktionary (CC-BY-SA)
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Popularity by Country
Casper
Rank #2667
Frequency
12,458 people (4.62 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 94.05% Hispanic 1.55% Black 2.2% Asian/PI 0.65% Native Am. 0.47% Two+ 1.08%
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