Explore the Family Name Karstens
The meaning of Karstens
North German, Dutch, and Danish: patronymic from Karsten. Compare Carstens. Some characteristic forenames: French Michel, Vernice.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Karstens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Karstens has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,227 and by 2010, its rank had dropped to 35,537, a decline of 10.27%. The absolute number of people with this surname also fell from 674 to 633, a reduction of 6.08%, while its proportion per 100,000 decreased by 16% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,227 | #35,537 | -10.27% |
| Count | 674 | 633 | -6.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karstens
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Karstens surname is predominantly associated with the White demographic, accounting for 94.36% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94% in 2010. Notably, there was no recorded percentage changes among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. It's worth mentioning though, that a small percentage of those carrying the Karstens surname identified as Hispanic, increasing from 3.56% in 2000 to 3.63% in 2010. Similarly, a marginal percentage identified with two or more races, falling from 1.48% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.36% | 94% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 3.56% | 3.63% | 1.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.26% | -14.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |