Explore the Family Name Kathrein
The meaning of Kathrein
Austrian German: habitational name from any of the places called Sankt Kathrein, ‘Saint Catherine’ (see Catherine).
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How common is the last name Kathrein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kathrein has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kathrein was ranked 73,412 in popularity and had a count of 246 individuals bearing it in the United States. By 2010, the rank dropped to 80,131 with an estimated 237 people having this surname, representing a 3.66% decrease from 2000. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.09 to 0.08 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #80,131 | -9.15% |
| Count | 246 | 237 | -3.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kathrein
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kathrein, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 93.09% of Kathreins identified as White, and this percentage increased to 95.78% by 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic declined significantly from 5.69% to 2.95% over the same decade. No Kathreins were reported to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.09% | 95.78% | 2.89% |
| Hispanic | 5.69% | 2.95% | -48.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |