Find out how popular the last name Casterline is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Casterline.

Casterline, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Casterline surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Casterline in America

Casterline is the 20348th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Casterline surname appeared 1,306 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Casterline.

We can also compare 2010 data for Casterline to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Casterline

The surname Casterline is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Kastner," which refers to a person who was responsible for managing or overseeing a castle or fortress. The name likely evolved from a occupational surname given to individuals who held this particular role.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Casterline can be found in the town of Worms, Germany, where a man named Johannes Casterline was documented in the late 14th century. During this time period, surnames were not yet standardized, and variations in spelling were common, such as Casterlein, Kasterlein, and Kastnerlin.

In the 16th century, the Casterline surname began to appear in various German records and documents. In 1523, a man named Hans Casterline was mentioned in a court record from the city of Nuremberg. Another notable individual was Friedrich Casterline, a merchant who lived in Hamburg in the late 1500s.

As the Casterline family spread throughout Germany and other parts of Europe, the name evolved further into different spellings and variations. In the 17th century, the Casterline surname was found in the Netherlands, with records showing a family residing in Amsterdam.

One of the earliest known instances of the Casterline name in North America dates back to the late 18th century. Johann Casterline, born in 1765 in the German state of Hesse, immigrated to the United States in 1783 and settled in Pennsylvania.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the Casterline surname. One of the most prominent was Wilhelm Casterline (1837-1901), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag (German parliament) from 1871 to 1890.

Another notable figure was Anna Casterline (1865-1945), an American author and educator who wrote several books on education and child development. She was also an advocate for women's rights and served as the president of the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs.

In the field of science, Karl Casterline (1890-1968) was a German-born American physicist who made significant contributions to the study of radiation and nuclear physics. He worked at various institutions, including the University of Chicago and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Johann Casterline (1848-1926), a German-born American businessman, was a prominent figure in the brewing industry. He founded the Casterline Brewing Company in St. Louis, Missouri, which became one of the largest breweries in the region during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Lastly, Gerhard Casterline (1924-2008) was a German-American artist and sculptor known for his abstract metal sculptures. His works were exhibited in various galleries and museums throughout Europe and North America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Casterline

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Casterline.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Casterline was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Casterline has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Casterline was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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