Explore the Family Name Kesten
The meaning of Kesten
German: 1. from the personal name Kesten, a short form of Christian. 2. habitational name from a place near Wittlich on the Mosel river. 3. shortened form of Kestenbaum.
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How common is the last name Kesten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kesten has seen subtle changes in its popularity within the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 52,935th most popular surname and slightly dropped to be the 53,072nd in 2010. This indicates a minor decrease of 0.26%. However, the count of individuals with the Kesten surname increased from 367 in 2000 to 390 in 2010, marking an increase of 6.27%. Notwithstanding, the proportion per 100k people has seen a slight decrease of 7.14% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #53,072 | -0.26% |
| Count | 367 | 390 | 6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kesten
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity of individuals with the Kesten surname. According to the 2000 data, 99.18% identified as White. This figure saw a small decrease by 2010, with 96.92% identifying as White. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Interestingly, there was a new ethnic representation in 2010 with 1.28% of individuals identifying as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.18% | 96.92% | -2.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |