Explore the Family Name Katen
The meaning of Katen
North German: possibly a derivative of Kater 1, or a habitational name from any of several places called Kaden in Schleswig-Holstein, Brandenburg, Rhineland-Palatinate or Kaaden in Bohemia.
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How common is the last name Katen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Katen has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,830th in terms of prevalence and by 2010, the rank slipped to 47,186, reflecting a 10.17% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 476 to 450, marking a decrease of 5.46%. The proportion of people named Katen per 100,000 population dropped by 16.67% from 0.18 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #47,186 | -10.17% |
| Count | 476 | 450 | -5.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Katen
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts among those bearing the surname Katen from 2000 to 2010. The majority remained white, although there was a slight decrease from 92.86% to 91.33%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 5.76%, moving from 3.99% to 4.22%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as black in 2010 that wasn't reflected in the 2000 data. The percentage of those reporting two or more ethnicities also increased by 17.46%, rising from 1.89% to 2.22%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.86% | 91.33% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 3.99% | 4.22% | 5.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 2.22% | 17.46% |
| Black | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |