Explore the Family Name Kastelic
The meaning of Kastelic
Slovenian: variant of Kostevc, a habitational name denoting someone from the Kostelsko region in Lower Carniola, named after the castle of Kostel. The surname Kastelic may in some cases also be a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a castle or a fort, kastel. Compare Kostelec.
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How common is the last name Kastelic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kastelic has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, it ranked 32,567th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 34,390th, marking a 5.6% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly from 665 in 2000 to 659 in 2010, representing a 0.9% decline. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 12%, from 0.25 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,567 | #34,390 | -5.6% |
| Count | 665 | 659 | -0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kastelic
The ethnicity associated with the Kastelic surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, remains predominantly White, despite a minor dip from 96.69% in 2000 to 96.36% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase, rising from 2.11% in 2000 to 2.43% in 2010, a change of 15.17%. Interestingly, the 2010 Census data also showed a new category of individuals with the Kastelic surname identifying with Two or more races, at 0.76%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 96.36% | -0.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.43% | 15.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |