Kerstetter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Kerstetter family

The surname Kerstetter 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 Kerstetter family

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Kerstetter Spelling Variations

Spelling 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 Kerstetter family

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Kerstetter Ranking

In the United States, the name Kerstetter is the 12,594^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Kerstetter migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kerstetter Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Marion Kerstetter, aged 20, who settled in America, in 1910
Arthur Edward Kerstetter, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Prentise, Wisc, in 1923
Herman Henry Kerstetter, aged 14, who immigrated to Prentice, Wisc., in 1924

Contemporary Notables of the name Kerstetter (post 1700) +

William E. Kerstetter (1913-1996), American academic, President of DePauw University (1963 to 1975)
Private First Class Dexter J Kerstetter (1907-1972), American soldier, awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1945

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/