Explore the Family Name Kastner
The meaning of Kastner
1. German (also Kästner): from Middle High German kastner, kestner, an occupational name for the steward of a granary (kornkasten) and hence, since general taxation developed from taxes on grain, a steward or treasurer responsible for financial matters at a court, monastery, or other institution. 2. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (also Kästner): metonymic occupational name for a joiner or furniture maker, from South German Kasten ‘box, chest’. Compare Castner, Kaestner, and Kistner. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ilse, Manfred, Wilhelm, Alois, Armin, Arno, Friedrich, Hedwig, Jurgen, Otto.
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How common is the last name Kastner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Kastner surname has seen a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 7578 in popularity and had a count of 4047 instances. By 2010, the rank had slightly decreased to 7997, representing a change of -5.53. However, the count of instances for the surname increased by 2.2 percent to 4136. This indicates that despite the drop in ranking, more people bore the Kastner surname in 2010 compared to 2000. The proportion per hundred thousand also saw a decrease from 1.5 in 2000 to 1.4 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,578 | #7,997 | -5.53% |
| Count | 4,047 | 4,136 | 2.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.5 | 1.4 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kastner
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Kastner surname has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic group associated with the name remained White, although their percentage dropped slightly from 93.95 percent in 2000 to 92.14 percent in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as two or more races saw the most significant increase, jumping from 1.21 percent to 2.56 percent. Additionally, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw increases, while the percentage of Black ethnicity saw a decrease from 0.64 percent to 0.48 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.95% | 92.14% | -1.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 2.56% | 111.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.3% | 22.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.08% | 2.2% | 5.77% |
| Black | 0.64% | 0.48% | -25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.31% | 24% |
Kastner ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Kastner is British & Irish, which comprises 36.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (31.8%) and Eastern European (7.8%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 36.1% |
| French & German | 31.8% |
| Eastern European | 7.8% |
| Other | 24.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Kastner
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Kastner have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 73.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 73.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 73.00% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 72.20% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 72.20% |
What Kastner haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Kastner is R-DF19, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-DF19 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L2 and E-M5021, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Galli, Napolitano, Lamb, Beyer, Wray, Golding, Brill, Kraemer, Epstein, Geisler.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Kastner surname are: H1, H, T2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Kastner have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Kastner" Surname 54.1%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Kastner" Surname 30.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Kastner" Surname 24.1%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Kastner" Surname 15.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Kastner?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Kastner are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition