2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kastenhuber
A surname derived from the German words "Kasten" (box, chest) and "Huber" (keeper or owner), possibly referring to a caretaker or maker of boxes or chests.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Kastenhuber. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kastenhuber 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Kastenhuber in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kastenhuber, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Black (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kastenhuber
The surname Kastenhuber originated in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, specifically in Bavaria and Austria, during the medieval period. It is a locational surname derived from the German words "Kasten" (meaning a chest or box) and "Huber" (a regional occupational name for a farmer or landowner).
The name likely referred to someone who lived near a prominent wooden chest or box, or a person who made or repaired such containers. In those times, such boxes and chests were essential household items used for storage and transportation of goods.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kastenhuber can be found in the Bavarian town records from the 14th century. A certain Johannes Kastenhuber was listed as a landowner in the village of Erding, near Munich, in 1387.
Another early mention of the name comes from the Habsburg Monarchy's tax records in the late 15th century, where a Michael Kastenhuber is listed as a farmer in the town of Kufstein, in the Austrian Tyrol region, in 1492.
Notable individuals with the surname Kastenhuber include Hans Kastenhuber (1507-1572), a respected artisan and woodcarver from Salzburg, whose intricate carvings adorned many churches and noble houses in the region. Margarethe Kastenhuber (1632-1701), born in Berchtesgaden, was a renowned herbalist and healer in her time.
In the 19th century, Jakob Kastenhuber (1811-1878), a native of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, gained prominence as a skilled mountaineer and guide in the Bavarian Alps. His exploits were documented in several alpine journals of that era.
More recently, the Austrian artist and sculptor Manfred Kastenhuber (1946-2015), known for his abstract metal works, gained international recognition for his public installations in various European cities.
While the surname Kastenhuber is relatively uncommon outside of Central Europe, it has persisted for centuries and continues to be associated with its Germanic linguistic roots and the rich cultural heritage of Bavaria and Austria.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kastenhuber
Among Census respondents with the surname Kastenhuber, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Black (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Kastenhuber 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 Kastenhuber surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 97
- Black or African American2.8% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kastenhuber
Kastenhuber 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
#130,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
+20 bearers (+18.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,147 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-24 bearers (-18.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,729 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 | #130,610 | 130 | 0.04 | +20 bearers (+18.2%) | Up 9,147 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -24 bearers (-18.5%) | Down 21,729 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 Kastenhuber 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 | #130,610 | #152,339 | -16.6% |
| Count | 130 | 106 | -18.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kastenhuber bearers went from 130 to 106 (-18.5% change). The surname moved down 21,729 positions in the national ranking, going from #130,610 to #152,339.
FAQ
Kastenhuber surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kastenhuber?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Kastenhuber. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Kastenhuber?
Kastenhuber ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Kastenhuber. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Kastenhuber.
Has Kastenhuber become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kastenhuber went from 130 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 24 (-18.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #130,610 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Kastenhuber?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kastenhuber, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Black (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Kastenhuber in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kastenhuber appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Black (2.8%), Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Kastenhuber (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 Kastenhuber mean?
A surname derived from the German words "Kasten" (box, chest) and "Huber" (keeper or owner), possibly referring to a caretaker or maker of boxes or chests. 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 Kastenhuber (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 Americans have the surname Kastenhuber?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.