Explore the Family Name Karsten
The meaning of Karsten
North German and Dutch: variant of Carsten, itself a variant of Christian. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erhardt, Ernst, Hans, Helmut, Horst, Klaus, Orlo, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Karsten in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Karsten has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Karsten ranked 14,137 in popularity with 1,952 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 11,919 representing a 15.69% change, and the count increased to 2,627, a significant 34.58% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose from 0.72 to 0.89, indicating a 23.61% hike.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,137 | #11,919 | 15.69% |
| Count | 1,952 | 2,627 | 34.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.89 | 23.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karsten
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Karsten identified as White, though this dominance slightly decreased from 97.59% in 2000 to 94.78% in 2010. During the same period, representation from Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnic identities saw substantial increases. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders grew from 0.41% to 1.07%, a 160.98% change, while the Hispanic proportion escalated from 0.82% to 1.90%, marking a 131.71% rise. Those identifying as Two or more races also increased from 0.61% to 1.48%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 94.78% | -2.88% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 1.9% | 131.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0.61% | 1.48% | 142.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 1.07% | 160.98% |
| Black | 0.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.31% | 0% | 0% |