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

Kesselring, 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 Kesselring surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kesselring in America

Kesselring is the 24855th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kesselring surname appeared 1,001 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 Kesselring.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kesselring 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 Kesselring

The surname Kesselring has its roots in Germany, originating in the late medieval period. It is derived from the German words "Kessel," meaning cauldron or kettle, and "Ring," meaning ring or circle. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who made or worked with cauldrons or kettles.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Kesselring can be found in various German regions, including Bavaria and Saxony, dating back to the 16th century. In those times, surnames were often derived from professions, physical characteristics, or places of origin, reflecting the importance of these factors in people's identities.

One notable historical figure bearing the name Kesselring was Albrecht Kesselring, a German Luftwaffe field marshal during World War II. Born in 1885 in Marktsteft, Bavaria, he played a significant role in the Italian campaign and the defense of Germany against Allied bombing raids. He was captured by the British in 1945 and served time in prison for his involvement in war crimes.

Another prominent individual with the Kesselring surname was Hans Kesselring, a German architect born in 1898 in Nuremberg. He was known for his work on several significant projects in Germany, including the reconstruction of the Nuremberg Opera House and the design of the Nuremberg Stadium, which hosted events during the 1936 Summer Olympics.

In the literary realm, Katharina Kesselring, a German author born in 1905 in Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland), gained recognition for her novels and short stories. Her works often explored themes of love, family, and the challenges faced by women in the early 20th century.

The name Kesselring has also been associated with various place names in Germany, such as Kesselring in Rhineland-Palatinate and Kesselringen in Baden-Württemberg. These locations may have contributed to the spread and variations of the surname over time.

While the Kesselring surname may have originated from an occupational connection, it has since evolved into a distinctive family name carried by individuals across various fields, reflecting the diverse paths and accomplishments of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kesselring

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

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

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