Explore the Family Name Korst
The meaning of Korst
German and Dutch: from a metathesized short form of the personal name Christianus (see Christian).
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How common is the last name Korst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Korst experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,274th in terms of most common surnames in the U.S., but by 2010, it had fallen to 74,141st, marking an 11.87% drop. The count of people with the surname also saw a smaller decline of 6.45% during this period, going from 279 in 2000 to 261 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Korst per 100,000 individuals in the U.S. population decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #74,141 | -11.87% |
| Count | 279 | 261 | -6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Korst
The ethnicity associated with the surname Korst also evolved between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. With a consistent majority, those identifying as White made up 94.27% in 2000 and increased slightly to 95.40% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic ethnic identity within this surname group also grew notably by 71.51%, rising from 1.79% in 2000 to 3.07% in 2010. However, the data shows no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year. Notably, there was a change in those identifying with two or more races, which went from 2.51% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.27% | 95.4% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 3.07% | 71.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |