Explore the Family Name Kastle
The meaning of Kastle
1. German: from an Alemannic pet form of Kast 2. 2. South German (Kästle): from a pet form of Arbogast.
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How common is the last name Kastle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kastle saw a slight decline from the year 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 64,572nd most popular surname in 2000, it fell to the 71,886th position by 2010, marking a decrease of around 11.33%. In terms of actual count, there were 288 individuals bearing the name Kastle in 2000, which slightly decreased to 271 in 2010, reflecting a 5.9% drop. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also dropped by 18.18%, slipping from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #71,886 | -11.33% |
| Count | 288 | 271 | -5.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kastle
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Kastle, it’s important to note that the majority identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 97.57% of those carrying the Kastle surname identified as White, which saw a minor decrease to 96.68% in 2010. No significant change was noted within other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native between these two years. It's worth noting that any potential data for these categories was suppressed (S) to protect privacy and prevent identification of any specific individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 96.68% | -0.91% |
| 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% |