Explore the Family Name Kuester
The meaning of Kuester
German (Küster): status name for a sexton (see Kuster). Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Ewald, Fritz, Hans, Helmuth, Johann, Jurgen, Klaus, Kurt, Manfred, Monika, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Kuester in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kuester saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kuester ranked 14,226 among all surnames, dropping to a ranking of 15,494 in 2010, representing an 8.91% decrease in rank. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 1,935 in 2000 to 1,890 in 2010, marking a 2.33% drop. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people fell by 11.11%, from 0.72 in 2000 to 0.64 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,226 | #15,494 | -8.91% |
| Count | 1,935 | 1,890 | -2.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.64 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuester
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows shifts within various groups holding the Kuester surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Kuesters identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped by 38.46%, while the proportion identifying as two or more races dramatically increased by 146.81%. Those identifying as White remained the majority, though their proportion decreased slightly by 1.04%, from 97.52% to 96.51%. The percentage of Kuesters identifying as Hispanic showed an increase of 29.82%. There were no reported changes for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years; the proportions remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 96.51% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.48% | 29.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0.47% | 1.16% | 146.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.32% | -38.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |