Explore the Family Name Krabbe
The meaning of Krabbe
North German, Dutch, Danish, and Swedish: from Low German and Middle Dutch krabbe ‘small crab, shrimp, prawn’, Old Norse krabbi ‘crab’, hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who caught or sold shellfish or perhaps a nickname for someone with a peculiar gait. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Erwin, Kurt. Scandinavian Erik, Niels.
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How common is the last name Krabbe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Krabbe saw a slight dip from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Krabbe was ranked 36,093 in terms of most common surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to the 36,337th position, marking a decrease of about 0.68%. Despite this downward shift in rank, the actual count of people bearing the surname Krabbe increased by approximately 4.94%, from 587 in 2000 to 616 in 2010. However, when adjusting for population growth, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people decreased by 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,093 | #36,337 | -0.68% |
| Count | 587 | 616 | 4.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krabbe
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Krabbe also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (96.08%) identified as White, but by 2010, that percentage had dropped slightly to 93.83%. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or with two or more races in 2000, those categories emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.14% and 1.79% of the Krabbe population respectively. The percentage of individuals with the Krabbe surname reporting Hispanic ethnicity also increased during this period, rising from 1.87% to 2.76%. The categories of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native did not register any persons identifying as such in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 93.83% | -2.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.76% | 47.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |