Explore the Family Name Koestler
The meaning of Koestler
German: 1. topographic name from Latin costa ‘rocky ledge’. 2. variant of Kost 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Reinhold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Koestler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Koestler rose slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Koestler was the 44,997th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 44,193rd position, representing a change of 1.79%. The count of people with the surname also increased from 449 in 2000 to 487 in 2010, marking an increase of 8.46%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.17 during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #44,193 | 1.79% |
| Count | 449 | 487 | 8.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koestler
The ethnicity of those bearing the surname Koestler saw a slight shift from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The overwhelming majority of those holding this surname identified as White, constituting 98.89% in 2000 and 97.95% in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.95%. Notably, there was zero representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in both years. However, the Hispanic category saw an emergence in 2010, with 1.23% identifying under this ethnicity, despite having no representation in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.89% | 97.95% | -0.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |