Explore the Family Name Koestner
The meaning of Koestner
1. North German (Köstner): variant of Köster (see Koster). 2. German (Köstner): habitational name for someone from Kösten (near Bamberg) or Köstenberg. 3. German (Köstner): occupational name from the Bavarian, Franconian dialect word Köstner ‘granary administrator, treasurer’. Compare Kostner. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Koestner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Koestner has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 40,465th most common surname, while in 2010, it dropped to the 42,640th rank, marking a change of -5.38%. The count of individuals with this surname remained nearly stable, with a negligible decrease of -0.2%, going from 509 in 2000 to 508 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Koestner per 100k also fell by 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #42,640 | -5.38% |
| Count | 509 | 508 | -0.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koestner
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the surname Koestner identify as White, accounting for 97.05% in 2010, down slightly from 97.25% in 2000. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising by 12.74% from 1.57% in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010. No Koestners identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 97.05% | -0.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 1.77% | 12.74% |
| 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% |