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

Kersting, 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 Kersting surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kersting in America

Kersting is the 19441st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kersting surname appeared 1,390 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 Kersting.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kersting 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 Kersting

The surname KERSTING has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Germanic word "kerste," which means "small grain" or "grain husk." This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations or locations related to agriculture or farming.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KERSTING surname can be found in historical documents from the region of Westphalia, Germany. In the late 16th century, a man named Johannes KERSTING was mentioned in a church registry from the town of Soest, located in the present-day state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

During the 17th century, the KERSTING name appeared in various records across different parts of Germany, including the states of Saxony and Brandenburg. One notable individual from this period was Hans KERSTING, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Quedlinburg, Saxony-Anhalt, between 1620 and 1688.

As the KERSTING family spread across Germany, variations in the spelling of the name emerged. Some examples include KERSTINGH, KERSTINGK, and KERSTINGER. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects or the preferences of local scribes who recorded the name.

In the 18th century, a branch of the KERSTING family migrated to the Netherlands, where they settled in the Dutch provinces of Friesland and Groningen. One prominent figure from this era was Petrus KERSTING (1713-1782), a renowned painter and engraver who was born in Veendam, Groningen.

The 19th century saw the KERSTING name gain further recognition, with individuals making their mark in various fields. One such person was Wilhelm KERSTING (1812-1879), a German painter and lithographer who was born in Iserlohn, Westphalia. His works depicted scenes from everyday life and were highly regarded during his time.

Another notable figure was Georg KERSTING (1852-1920), a German-American architect and civil engineer who was born in Essen, Germany. He emigrated to the United States in the late 19th century and contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Chicago and other cities.

As the KERSTING family continued to spread across Europe and beyond, the name became associated with various professions, from artists and craftsmen to merchants and professionals. While its origins can be traced back to the German regions of Westphalia and Saxony, the KERSTING surname has left its mark on history in various countries and cultural spheres.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kersting

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

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

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