Explore the Family Name Krag
The meaning of Krag
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: from krage ‘collar’, either a metonymic occupational name for a maker of collars or a nickname for someone who wore a distinctive collar. Collars were worn by wealthy people, and in Denmark at least this also seems to have been a nickname for a nobleman or a courtier. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels. German Manfred.
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How common is the last name Krag in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Krag" has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 90,652 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 107,669, representing an 18.77% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 189 in 2000 to 165 in 2010, a drop of 12.7%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Krag per 100,000 population decreased from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, a decline of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,652 | #107,669 | -18.77% |
| Count | 189 | 165 | -12.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krag
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Krag" also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 92.59% of those with the surname identified as White, but this figure fell to 86.06% by 2010. There was an increase in diversity amongst those bearing the Krag surname over this period. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black with the Krag surname in 2000. However, by 2010, these ethnicities represented 3.03%, 3.64%, and 3.64% of individuals with the surname respectively. No changes were observed for those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.59% | 86.06% | -7.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.64% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 3.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.03% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |