Explore the Family Name Kassner
The meaning of Kassner
German: 1. northern variant of Kastner in either of its senses (‘steward’ or ‘joiner’). 2. variant of Gassner. 3. habitational name for someone from a place called Kassen in Moravia. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Klaus, Kurt, Otto, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Kassner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kassner has slightly declined in recent years. In 2000, Kassner was ranked 28,947 in terms of frequency with approximately 773 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dipped to 30,477 and the count decreased slightly to 766, representing a decrease of about 0.91 percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also dropped by 10.34 percent from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,947 | #30,477 | -5.29% |
| Count | 773 | 766 | -0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kassner
In regard to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts among those carrying the Kassner surname between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, Kassner is associated with individuals identifying as White, making up 95.47 percent in 2000, which marginally dropped to 94.78 percent in 2010. There was a notable increase among those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.07 percent to 3.26 percent over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander disappeared completely from 0.65 percent in 2000 to none reported in 2010. Those reporting as Black or of two or more races also appeared in the 2010 data, with the latter experiencing a significant decrease of 49.61 percent from 1.29 percent in 2000 to 0.65 percent in 2010. There were no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.47% | 94.78% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 3.26% | 57.49% |
| Black | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 0.65% | -49.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |