Explore the Family Name Kestner
The meaning of Kestner
German: variant of Kastner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kestner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kestner witnessed a slight shift in popularity rankings from 2000 to 2010, moving from 12,716th place to 13,023rd. This represents a decrease in rank by 2.41%. However, the total count of individuals bearing the Kestner name increased by 5.74% during this time frame, growing from 2,230 to 2,358. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor dip of 3.61%, moving from 0.83 to 0.8.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,716 | #13,023 | -2.41% |
| Count | 2,230 | 2,358 | 5.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.8 | -3.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kestner
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a subtle shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kestner between 2000 and 2010. There was an increase in the percentage of individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, by 51.61% and 41.98% respectively, although these groups remain a small fraction of the overall count. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a modest increase of 4.94%. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly by 0.60%. It's notable that no change was registered among those identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 97.03% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.15% | 41.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0.85% | 4.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.47% | 51.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |