Explore the Family Name Kantner
The meaning of Kantner
1. East German: habitational name for someone from either of the places called Kanten, in former East Prussia or Silesia. 2. German: occupational name for someone who made wooden racks or trestles for beer and wine barrels, from an agent derivative of Middle High German ganter, kanter ‘barrel rack’.
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How common is the last name Kantner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kantner has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 21,493 but fell to 22,081 in 2010, showing a decline of 2.74%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 1,133 to 1,173 during the same period, marking an increase of 3.53%. The proportion of people with the Kantner surname per 100,000 decreased by 4.76%, moving from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.4 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,493 | #22,081 | -2.74% |
| Count | 1,133 | 1,173 | 3.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.4 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kantner
The ethnicity associated with the surname Kantner experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of Kantners identified as White (98.06% in 2000 to 96.42% in 2010, a decrease of 1.67%), there were increases observed in other ethnic identities. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went up by 15.91%, from 0.44% to 0.51%. A larger increase was seen among those identifying with two or more races, with a surge of 83.54% from 0.79% to 1.45%. The Hispanic population also saw a significant increase, nearly doubling from 0.53% to 1.02%. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remain at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.06% | 96.42% | -1.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.45% | 83.54% |
| Hispanic | 0.53% | 1.02% | 92.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.51% | 15.91% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |