Explore the Family Name Koberstein
The meaning of Koberstein
German: habitational name from a place so named near Altenkirchen, Rhineland. Compare Coverstone. Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Erwin, Manfred, Raimund.
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How common is the last name Koberstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Koberstein has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,583rd in prevalence, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 49,087th position, reflecting a change of 4.84%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 379 to 429 during this decade, a growth of 13.19%. Similarly, the proportion of people per 100k with the Koberstein surname rose from 0.14 to 0.15 over these ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #49,087 | 4.84% |
| Count | 379 | 429 | 13.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koberstein
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Koberstein, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's been little change between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, at 98.94% in 2000 and slightly lower at 98.37% in 2010. Other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all registered zero percent for both census years. This suggests that the Koberstein surname is predominantly present within the White population, with little variation in this trend over the period under consideration.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.94% | 98.37% | -0.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |