Explore the Family Name Kracht
The meaning of Kracht
North German and Dutch: from Middle Low German kracht, Middle Dutch cracht ‘power’, hence a nickname for a strong person. Compare South German Kraft. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Klaus, Hans, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Kracht in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kracht was ranked 20,898 in popularity in the year 2000 and rose slightly to a rank of 22,056 in 2010. This change represents a decrease in popularity by 5.54%. In terms of actual counts, there were 1,174 individuals with this surname in the U.S. in 2000, and this number remained relatively unchanged in 2010 with an increase of only 0.09%. The proportion of people bearing this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.09% over the decade, going from 0.44 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,898 | #22,056 | -5.54% |
| Count | 1,174 | 1,175 | 0.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.4 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kracht
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kracht, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with this name identify as White, accounting for 97.44% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 95.49% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped by 9.41% during the same period, from 0.85% to 0.77%. However, there was a significant increase (180%) in those identifying as Hispanic, going up from 0.85% in 2000 to 2.38% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals with this surname identifying as two or more races increased by 56.67%, from 0.60% to 0.94%. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at 0 during the entire period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 95.49% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 2.38% | 180% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% | 0.94% | 56.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 0.77% | -9.41% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |