Explore the Family Name Koesters
The meaning of Koesters
North German (Kösters): see Kosters. Some characteristic forenames: German Christoph, Kurt, Ulrich, Willi.
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How common is the last name Koesters in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Koesters has seen a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the name was 43,798, but by 2010 it had moved up to 42,858, representing a positive change of 2.15%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 464 in 2000 to 505 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 8.84%. Despite this increase, the proportion of the Koesters surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #42,858 | 2.15% |
| Count | 464 | 505 | 8.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koesters
The ethnic identity of those bearing the Koesters surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, about 97.63% of people with the surname identified themselves as White, and that figure slightly rose to 98.42% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.08% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 census saw some Koesters identify with two or more races, a category that was not represented in the previous census. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 98.42% | 0.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |