Explore the Family Name Kerstetter
The meaning of Kerstetter
German: variant of Karstetter or altered form of German Kirchstetter, a habitational name for someone from a place called Kirchstätt in Upper Bavaria, or from Kirchstetten.
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How common is the last name Kerstetter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kerstetter saw a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 11,150th in popularity and dropped to 11,553rd by 2010, marking a 3.61% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 4.25%, from 2,610 in 2000 to 2,721 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decline from 0.97 to 0.92, indicating a -5.15% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,150 | #11,553 | -3.61% |
| Count | 2,610 | 2,721 | 4.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.97 | 0.92 | -5.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kerstetter
Relating to the ethnic identity associated with the Kerstetter surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.66% in 2000 to 96.40% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. However, there were increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 0.65% to 1.36%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 0.69% to 1.07%). The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable, with a minor increase from 0.57% to 0.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 96.4% | -1.29% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 1.36% | 109.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 1.07% | 55.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.59% | 3.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |