Explore the Family Name Kastning
The meaning of Kastning
North German: patronymic from the personal name Karsten (see Kersten). Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Kastning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kastning has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 61,713 in terms of popularity but fell to 64,891 by 2010, indicating a drop of 5.15%. Despite this, the count of people with this surname increased marginally from 304 to 306 during this time period, a growth of 0.66%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #64,891 | -5.15% |
| Count | 304 | 306 | 0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kastning
The ethnicity associated with the surname Kastning, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is primarily White, though there have been minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of White individuals with the Kastning surname decreased by 1.67%, from 95.72% in 2000 to 94.12% in 2010. The census also records a small Hispanic representation, which remained almost stable at around 2% over the decade. Interestingly, there was a new entry in 2010 for those identifying with two or more races, which was 2.29%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.72% | 94.12% | -1.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 1.96% | -0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |