Explore the Family Name Kostenbader
The meaning of Kostenbader
German: occupational name for someone who owned or worked in a bathhouse, from Koste(n) ‘bath apron’ + Bader ‘bathhouse attendant’. Compare Costenbader.
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How common is the last name Kostenbader in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kostenbader" saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 84,968th nationally and dropped to 94,730th in 2010, indicating an 11.49% decrease in national rank. The count of individuals carrying this surname also decreased from 205 to 193 during this period, presenting a 5.85% reduction. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 12.5%, changing from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #94,730 | -11.49% |
| Count | 205 | 193 | -5.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kostenbader
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Kostenbader surname. In 2000, 96.1% of those with this surname identified as White, but this figure decreased to 94.3% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the data showed a new presence of those identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, making up 3.11% of the individuals with the Kostenbader surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 94.3% | -1.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |