Explore the Family Name Kastan
The meaning of Kastan
Probably an altered form of German Kasten, either a habitational name from a place so named, for example in Styria and Upper Austria, or from the North German personal name Karsten, equivalent to Christian. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhard, Hans.
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How common is the last name Kastan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kastan has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 84,631st in popularity, but by 2010, it had moved to 88,685th place, marking a decline of about 4.79%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Kastan surname marginally increased from 206 to 209, demonstrating a growth of about 1.46%. However, when considered as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a reduction of 12.5%, decreasing from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #88,685 | -4.79% |
| Count | 206 | 209 | 1.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kastan
Regarding the ethnic identity linked to the Kastan surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying this surname identify as White. In 2000, 99.51% of Kastans identified as White, dropping slightly to 98.09% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the number of Kastans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010. Please note that some statistics may not be available due to privacy suppression.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.51% | 98.09% | -1.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |