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

Kastner, 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 Kastner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kastner in America

Kastner is the 7997th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kastner surname appeared 4,136 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Kastner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kastner 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 Kastner

The surname Kastner is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Kastner," which means "keeper of the chest" or "treasurer." This occupation-based surname was likely given to individuals who were responsible for managing and safeguarding valuable possessions or finances.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Kastner can be found in various German historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, the name appears in the "Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis" (Diplomatic Code of Brandenburg), a collection of historical documents from the region of Brandenburg, dating back to the year 1270.

In the 16th century, the name Kastner was also documented in the "Kirchenbücher" (church books) of various German states, such as Bavaria and Saxony. These records often contained information about births, marriages, and deaths within local communities.

One notable figure in history bearing the surname Kastner was Johann Kastner (1668-1744), a German composer and organist from Saxony. He is renowned for his contributions to the development of church music during the Baroque period.

Another individual of historical significance was Abraham Kastner (1719-1800), a German mathematician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of optics. His work on the theory of light and the construction of telescopes earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

In the 19th century, the name Kastner gained further prominence with the birth of Friedrich Kastner (1801-1857), a German jurist and politician who served as a member of the Frankfurt Parliament during the revolutions of 1848-1849.

The name Kastner also has ties to various place names and locations in Germany. For instance, the town of Kastnerhof in Bavaria and the village of Kastner in Saxony-Anhalt likely derived their names from individuals bearing the surname Kastner who resided or held influential roles in those areas.

Throughout history, the Kastner surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including musicians, scholars, politicians, and professionals. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, its presence has spread across various regions and cultures, reflecting the migration and integration of families over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kastner

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

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

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