Explore the Family Name Karstetter
The meaning of Karstetter
German: habitational name for someone from a place called Karstädt in Mecklenburg or Prignitz region.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Karstetter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Karstetter has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,809th in popularity with 377 individuals carrying the surname, equivalent to 0.14 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 55,841, with the count falling slightly to 367 individuals, or 0.12 per 100,000 people. This represents a decline of 7.78% in rank and 2.65% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #55,841 | -7.78% |
| Count | 377 | 367 | -2.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karstetter
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Karstetter, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is primarily associated with people identified as White. In 2000, 97.88% of those with the surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 96.46% by 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, representing 1.36% of individuals with the surname Karstetter.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 96.46% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.36% | 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% |