Explore the Family Name Karschner
The meaning of Karschner
German: possibly a variant of Kirschner. This surname is rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Karschner in the United States?
The surname Karschner saw a rise in its popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 77,742nd on the list of most common surnames but jumped to the 75,069th spot by 2010, indicating a growth rate of 3.44%. The number of individuals named Karschner also increased during this period, with a count of 229 in 2000 that rose to 257 by 2010 - a change of 12.23%. Consequently, the proportion of people bearing the Karschner surname per 100,000 population also saw a 12.5% increase over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #75,069 | 3.44% |
| Count | 229 | 257 | 12.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karschner
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the Karschner surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. While in 2000, the percentage of Whites was at 98.25%, it decreased slightly to 96.50% by 2010. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identity within this surname group, moving from 0.00% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010. No individuals reported having two or more racial identities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.25% | 96.5% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |