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

Kartchner, 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 Kartchner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kartchner in America

Kartchner is the 25187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kartchner surname appeared 984 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 Kartchner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kartchner 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 Kartchner

The surname Kartchner is of German origin, believed to have emerged in the 15th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "karts," meaning "rake," and the suffix "-ner," indicating a person's occupation or place of residence. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a rake maker or lived near an area where rakes were produced.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kartchner can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dated 1487, where a certain Hans Kartchner is mentioned as a resident. The name also appears in various church registers and property records from the 16th and 17th centuries in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony.

The Kartchner surname has undergone slight variations in spelling over time, with some alternative forms including Kartchener, Kertchner, and Kertchener. These variations likely arose due to local dialects and variations in record-keeping practices.

One notable bearer of the Kartchner name was Johann Kartchner (1566-1637), a German Protestant theologian and author from Nuremberg. He published several works on theological topics and served as a minister in various churches throughout his life.

Another historical figure was Wilhelm Kartchner (1698-1773), a German-born merchant and landowner who immigrated to the British colonies in North America in the early 18th century. He established a successful trading business and acquired substantial land holdings in what is now Pennsylvania.

In the 19th century, a Kartchner family from Bavaria settled in the town of Frankenmuth, Michigan, where they became prominent farmers and contributed to the local agricultural community. One member of this family, Heinrich Kartchner (1832-1912), was known for his innovations in crop rotation and sustainable farming practices.

The name Kartchner is also associated with a notable geographical feature in Arizona, the Kartchner Caverns. These limestone caves were discovered in 1974 by amateur cavers Gary Tenen and Randy Tufts, who initially kept their location secret to protect the delicate cave formations. The caverns were eventually acquired by the state of Arizona and designated as a state park in 1999, named after the nearby Kartchner Peaks.

While not as common as some other surnames, the Kartchner name has a long and diverse history, spanning multiple countries and centuries. Its origins rooted in German occupational and locational naming practices have given way to a rich tapestry of individuals and stories that have contributed to the legacy of this unique surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kartchner

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

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 Kartchner 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 Kartchner 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 Kartchner was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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