Explore the Family Name Kister
The meaning of Kister
German: 1. habitational name for someone from Kist near Würzburg in Bavaria. 2. variant of Kistner. 3. from Kirst, a pet form of the personal name Christian. 4. variant of Küster ‘sexton’ (see Kuster). Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kister in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kister has decreased slightly in popularity over the past decade. In the year 2000, it was ranked 31,389 most popular, but by 2010 it had dropped to 34,032, representing an 8.42% decrease. The number of people bearing the Kister surname also decreased from 698 to 668, a decline of 4.3%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the Kister surname per 100,000 people decreased by 11.54%, from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,389 | #34,032 | -8.42% |
| Count | 698 | 668 | -4.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kister
The ethnic identity associated with the Kister surname has seen some changes as well, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.13% of those with the Kister surname identified as White, a figure that rose slightly to 95.51% by 2010. During the same period, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races both decreased, by 21.74% and 43.04% respectively. There was a marginal decrease in the Hispanic demographic, from 2.58% to 2.54%. The percentages of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remain unchanged at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.13% | 95.51% | 1.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 2.54% | -1.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 0.9% | -21.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 0.9% | -43.04% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |