Explore the Family Name Kosten
The meaning of Kosten
1. German: from Middle High German kost ‘provisions, board, livelihood’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a grocer or purveyor, but in some cases probably a shortened form of Kostenbader. 2. German: habitational name from a place so named in Tyrol. 3. Dutch: from a shortened vernacular form of the personal name Christiaan (from Latin Christianus; see Christian).
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How common is the last name Kosten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kosten saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 52,714th in 2000, it fell to 58,604th by the end of the decade, marking an 11.17% decrease. In terms of how many people bear the surname, there was a slight drop from 369 individuals in 2000 to 346 in 2010, a decrease of 6.23%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 14.29%, going from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #58,604 | -11.17% |
| Count | 369 | 346 | -6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kosten
In reference to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of those with the Kosten surname identify as White. This demographic made up 98.64% in 2000, dropping slightly to 97.11% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, by 2010, some changes were evident with 1.45% identifying as Hispanic and another 1.45% identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.64% | 97.11% | -1.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |