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

Kirschner, 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 Kirschner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kirschner in America

Kirschner is the 7377th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kirschner surname appeared 4,517 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Kirschner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kirschner 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 Kirschner

The surname Kirschner is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "kirsche," meaning "cherry," and the occupational suffix "-er," indicating a person involved in the cultivation or trade of cherries. The name likely originated in the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries, in German-speaking regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kirschner can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Nuremberg, where a certain "Hans Kirschner" was mentioned as a cherry farmer. This suggests that the name was already established and associated with the cherry trade or cultivation at that time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Kirschner was Philipp Kirschner (c. 1520-1589), a German goldsmith and engraver known for his intricate designs and craftsmanship. He was based in Nuremberg and contributed to the city's reputation as a center of artistic excellence during the Renaissance period.

Another historical figure was Johann Kirschner (1639-1689), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Jena. His works focused on metaphysics and the reconciliation of reason and faith, reflecting the intellectual discourse of the 17th century.

In the 18th century, Georg Kirschner (1724-1788) was a prominent German architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and urban developments in the city of Dresden, including the Katholische Hofkirche (Catholic Court Church) and the Brühlsche Terrasse, a grand baroque architectural ensemble.

The name Kirschner was also present in other regions of Germany, as evidenced by the 19th-century writer and journalist Wilhelm Kirschner (1832-1906). Born in the Rhineland region, he was known for his literary works and contributions to various German newspapers and magazines.

Throughout its history, the surname Kirschner has been associated with various occupations and professions, from farming and horticulture to artisanry, academia, and the arts. Its connection to the cherry trade and cultivation remains a defining aspect of its origin and meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kirschner

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

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

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