About Kasten
The surname Kasten is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kasten," meaning "box" or "chest." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or sold boxes or chests. The name may also have been given to someone who had a box-like physical feature or who lived near a prominent box or chest. Over time, variations of the surname Kasten have emerged, such as Kastner or Kastel, but they all share a common origin related to the word "kasten."
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The surname Kasten is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kasten based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Kasten is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kasten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kasten using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.