Explore the Family Name Krage
The meaning of Krage
German (also Kräge): 1. from Middle High German krage ‘neck, collar’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of collars or someone who wore a distinctive collar. 2. nickname from krage ‘simpleton, fool’. 3. in the Rhineland, a variant of Krähe (see Kray).
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How common is the last name Krage in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Krage saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 41,382nd most popular last name, dropping to the 42,720th spot by 2010, a change of -3.23%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Krage surname increased slightly from 496 to 507, a 2.22% increase. The proportion per 100k population also declined from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #42,720 | -3.23% |
| Count | 496 | 507 | 2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krage
In terms of ethnic identity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, individuals with the surname Krage are predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, this group made up a staggering 97.98% of people bearing the surname and while this percentage dropped slightly to 97.44% in 2010, it remains an overwhelming majority. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying as "Two or more races" under the Krage surname saw a small increase over the decade, rising from 1.21% to 1.38%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 97.44% | -0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.38% | 14.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |