About Kastner
The surname Kastner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Kastner," meaning "chest maker" or "box maker." It is derived from the Middle High German word "kasten," which means "box" or "chest." The name likely originated as a occupational name for someone who was involved in the making or selling of chests or boxes. Over time, individuals with the surname Kastner may have branched out into other professions or adopted the name for various reasons, but its origin lies in the occupation of chest or box making.
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The surname Kastner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kastner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kastner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kastner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.