Explore the Family Name Krafka
The meaning of Krafka
Czech: nickname from the vocabulary word krafka, a diminutive of kráva ‘cow’. The change of v to f is caused by pronunciation.
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How common is the last name Krafka in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Krafka saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 84,310th in the United States but dropped to 86,981st in 2010, a decline of 3.17%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 207 in 2000 to 214 in 2010, marking a growth of 3.38%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.5%, going from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #86,981 | -3.17% |
| Count | 207 | 214 | 3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krafka
When it comes to the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Krafka, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is overwhelmingly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, approximately 97.10% of those with the last name identified as White, declining slightly to 96.26% in 2010. No significant changes were observed among other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native— the figures for these remained at 0 across both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 96.26% | -0.87% |
| 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% |