2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kaschner
A German occupational surname derived from the word "kache", meaning bricklayer or mason.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Kaschner. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kaschner surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Kaschner in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kaschner, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kaschner
The surname Kaschner originated from the German language and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "kasch," which referred to a type of fur or pelt used in clothing. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname given to individuals involved in the fur trade or fur-related crafts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kaschner surname can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to the year 1492. These records mention a Hans Kaschner, who was a furrier by trade. It is speculated that this individual may have been among the first to bear the surname in its current spelling.
Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the surname have been observed, such as Kaschner, Kaschnern, and Kaschnern. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and differences in record-keeping practices.
In the 16th century, the Kaschner surname appeared in the chronicles of the city of Augsburg, where a certain Martin Kaschner was listed as a respected merchant and guild member in the year 1534. This individual's profession further supports the connection between the surname and the fur trade.
One notable person in history who bore the Kaschner surname was Johann Kaschner (1669-1737), a German architect and sculptor who made significant contributions to the Baroque style of architecture in Central Europe. His most famous works include the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Dresden and the Hofkirche (Court Church) in Innsbruck.
Another individual of historical significance was Philipp Kaschner (1803-1889), a German mathematician and educator who served as a professor at the University of Marburg. He made important contributions to the field of calculus and published several influential works on mathematics education.
In the late 19th century, a prominent figure named August Kaschner (1856-1932) gained recognition as a German politician and member of the Reichstag (Imperial Parliament). He was a staunch supporter of social reforms and played a key role in shaping the policies of the Social Democratic Party of Germany during that era.
The Kaschner surname also found its way into the arts, with the painter and illustrator Ernst Kaschner (1875-1941) gaining recognition for his works depicting landscapes and rural scenes of Germany. His paintings are celebrated for their attention to detail and vivid colors, capturing the essence of the German countryside.
Throughout the centuries, the Kaschner surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from furriers and merchants to artists, politicians, and academics. While its origins can be traced back to the fur trade in medieval Germany, the name has since spread across Europe and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kaschner
Among Census respondents with the surname Kaschner, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Kaschner bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kaschner surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.7% · 104
- Two or more races4.5% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kaschner
Kaschner appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+12 bearers (+10.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,430 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-11 bearers (-9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,338 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+10.9%) | Up 2,430 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-9.0%) | Down 11,338 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kaschner surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,327 | #148,665 | -8.3% |
| Count | 122 | 111 | -9.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kaschner bearers went from 122 to 111 (-9.0% change). The surname moved down 11,338 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #148,665.
FAQ
Kaschner surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kaschner?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Kaschner. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Kaschner?
Kaschner ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Kaschner. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kaschner.
Has Kaschner become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kaschner went from 122 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 11 (-9.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Kaschner?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kaschner, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kaschner in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.7% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kaschner appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.7%), Two or More Races (4.5%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kaschner (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kaschner mean?
A German occupational surname derived from the word "kache", meaning bricklayer or mason. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kaschner (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Kaschner?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Kaschner on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.