KARSTEN
Karsten
Origin and Meaning: Karsten is a surname of German origin, derived from the given name "Karsten", which is a Low German form of the name Christian. The surname is also found in Scandinavia, particularly in Denmark and Norway, where it has the same meaning.
Distribution: The surname Karsten is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with a small number of individuals bearing this surname primarily in England and Scotland.
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Variants: Variants of the surname Karsten include Carstens, Karstens, Kasten, and Kastens.
References:
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
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There are approximately 83 people named Karsten in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Karsten.
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