Explore the Family Name Kaestner
The meaning of Kaestner
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Kästner): see Kastner. Some characteristic forenames: German Gottfried, Hellmut, Kurt, Uli, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Kaestner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kaestner has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 27,771 to 28,362 which is a change of -2.13%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 815 to 842. This indicates a growth rate of 3.31%. Despite the increase in numbers, the usage proportion per 100,000 people saw a minor dip of -3.33%, going from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,771 | #28,362 | -2.13% |
| Count | 815 | 842 | 3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaestner
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Kaestner surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes over the decade. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the surname were identified as White (93.01%) and this proportion slightly decreased to 91.69% by 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity for this surname in 2010, despite being 0.86% in 2000. Individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 2.33% to 2.85%, while the Hispanic portion also saw a sizable jump, growing from 3.19% to 4.39%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.01% | 91.69% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 3.19% | 4.39% | 37.62% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 2.85% | 22.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |