Explore the Family Name Katzenstein
The meaning of Katzenstein
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial elaboration of Katz 1, from German Katze ‘cat’ + Stein ‘stone’ (compare 2 below). 2. German: habitational name from any of several places called Katzenstein in Lower Saxony, Bavaria, and Württemberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Bernhard, Friedrich, Hans, Heinz, Kurt, Sigfried. Jewish Chaya, Moshe, Pinchas.
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How common is the last name Katzenstein in the United States?
The surname Katzenstein ranked 41,448 in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from the year 2000. By 2010, the name had dropped in ranking to 43,511, marking a decrease in popularity of approximately 4.98%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Katzenstein surname increased slightly from 495 people in 2000 to 496 people in 2010, showing a modest growth rate of 0.2%. The proportion of Katzensteins per 100,000 people decreased by 5.56%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,448 | #43,511 | -4.98% |
| Count | 495 | 496 | 0.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Katzenstein
When it comes to ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Katzenstein surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.16% of Katzensteins were White and this figure slightly decreased to 95.97% in 2010. The number of Katzensteins identifying as Hispanic showed an increase over this decade, rising from 2.22% in 2000 to 3.23% in 2010 - a significant percentage change of 45.50%. The Katzenstein population did not include any individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The category 'two or more races' was represented in 2000 with 1.21% but was not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 95.97% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 3.23% | 45.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |