Explore the Family Name Kraeger
The meaning of Kraeger
German (Kräger): see Krager.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kraeger in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kraeger has slightly declined in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, this surname dropped from 49,366th place in 2000 to 51,723rd place in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.77 percent. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname showed a marginal increase, from 400 in 2000 to 402 in 2010. This indicates a very small growth rate of 0.5 percent. Meanwhile, the proportion of people named Kraeger per 100,000 decreased by 6.67 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #51,723 | -4.77% |
| Count | 400 | 402 | 0.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kraeger
When it comes to ethnic identity, the overwhelming majority of people with the surname Kraeger identify as White. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, this percentage increased slightly, from 98.5 percent in 2000 to 98.76 percent in 2010. There were no substantial changes in other ethnicities, with the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all registering zero percent both in 2000 and 2010. Thus, the surname Kraeger is primarily associated with individuals of White ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 98.76% | 0.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |