Explore the Family Name Kastens
The meaning of Kastens
North German and Dutch: patronymic from Kasten. Some characteristic forenames: German Dietrich, Ernst, Hans, Ulrike.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kastens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kastens has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Despite a small increase in the actual count from 426 to 441, its ranking dropped from 46,944 to 47,966. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 6.25%, indicating that while the count increased, the overall popularity of the surname did not grow at the same rate as the general population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #47,966 | -2.18% |
| Count | 426 | 441 | 3.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kastens
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kastens, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, which decreased slightly from 98.83% in 2000 to 95.92% in 2010. A minimal presence of Hispanic ethnicity was recorded, increasing from 1.17% to 1.81%. Interestingly, the 2010 census introduced individuals identifying with two or more races, accounting for 1.13% of Kastens bearers. There were no identified Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Kastens surname in either census year, or the data might have been suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.83% | 95.92% | -2.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.81% | 54.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |