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![Show Contents]() Kristen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
Early Origins of the Kristen familyThe surname Kristen was first found in Austria, where the family became noted for its many branches within the region, many houses acquiring a status and influence which rivaled that of the landed aristocracy. In their later history some branches were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they distinguished themselves through their contributions to the social, political, and economic developments of the nation. Early History of the Kristen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kristen research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1819 is included under the topic Early Kristen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kristen Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Karstens, Karsten, Carsten, Carstens, Kersten, Kaersten, Kaerstens, Kerstens, Kirsten, Kirstens, Karst (short form), Kerst, Karsthens, Karsthen, Carsthen, Carsthens, Kersthen, Kaersthen, Kaersthens, Kersthens, Kirsthen, Kirsthens, Karsth (short form), Kersth and many more. Early Notables of the Kristen familyAnother 41 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kristen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Kristen familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Casper Carsten, who settled in Germantown, Pennsylvania between 1683-1710. Johan Heinrich Carstens settled in Germantown in 1709. Johann Jacob Karst landed in Philadelphia in 1733.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Kristen (post 1700) | + |
- Tara Kristen Lipinski (b. 1982), American former competitive figure skater, actress, sports commentator, and documentary film producer
- Shy Kristen Pilgreen, American actress and writer, known for South of Sanity (2016), Defcon 2012 (2010) and Bigfoot County (2012)
- Gail Kristen Hamm, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Michigan State House of Representatives 41st District, 1974 1
- Sally Kristen Ride (1951-2012), American physicist and a former NASA astronaut, first American woman in space
- Kristen Anne Bell (b. 1980), American Satellite, People's Choice Award winning actress, known for Frozen (2013), Veronica Mars (2014), Frozen II (2019), PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023) and many more
- Kristen Pickrell, American actress, known for WMM Sketch Show (2014), Pledges (2018) and Obesite
- Kristen Newman, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 2000
- Kristen MacCulloch, American actress, known for American Dynasties: The Kennedys (2018), Go Fish (2016) and Things Have Changed Since Kindergarten (2016)
- Kristen Henricksen, American actress, known for Minus One (2010), All My Children (1970) and Do No Harm (2013)
- Kristen McMenamy (b. 1964), American model
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