Explore the Family Name Kirstein
The meaning of Kirstein
1. German: from a derivative of the Latin personal name Christianus (see Christian). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Kirsch- ‘cherry’ + Stein ‘stone’. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Klaus, Kurt, Raimund, Volker, Fritz, Guenther, Ulrich, Willi, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Kirstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kirstein saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 25,885th and by 2010, it had slipped to 28,100th — a decline of 8.56%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this time period, falling from 892 to 852, representing a drop of 4.48%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Kirstein per 100,000 people dropped by 12.12%, from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,885 | #28,100 | -8.56% |
| Count | 892 | 852 | -4.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.29 | -12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirstein
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kirstein, as collected by the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen some minor changes over a decade. The majority identified as White, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 95.74% in 2000 to 94.60% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, showing an increase from 2.02% in 2000 to 2.35% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying with two or more races — from 1.12% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010. However, the census reported no Black individuals with the surname Kirstein in 2010, a reduction from 0.56% in 2000. Additionally, there was a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname in 2010 that was not present in the previous census. The surname showed no association with American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 94.6% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 2.35% | 16.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.53% | 36.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Black | 0.56% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |