Explore the Family Name Krager
The meaning of Krager
German (Kräger): occupational name for a maker of collars for armor or someone who wore a distinctive collar, from an agent noun derivative of Krage ‘collar’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Krager in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Krager' experienced a drop between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 27,669 in terms of popularity but experienced a decline of 13.23% to reach the rank of 31,329 in 2010. The count of people bearing the surname also decreased by 9.65% from 819 in 2000 to 740 in 2010. This resulted in a drop in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.3 to 0.25, reflecting a change of -16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,669 | #31,329 | -13.23% |
| Count | 819 | 740 | -9.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.25 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krager
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Krager' also evolved during the same period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White remained dominant, growing slightly from 93.89% in 2000 to 94.73% in 2010. Minimal changes were noted among those identifying as Hispanic, with a slight increase from 1.71% to 1.89%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation grew from none in 2000 to 1.08% in 2010. However, those identifying as having two or more races saw a decrease from 2.44% to 1.35%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identification dropped from 1.59% to 0.95%. No individuals identified as Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.89% | 94.73% | 0.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 1.89% | 10.53% |
| Two or More Races | 2.44% | 1.35% | -44.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.59% | 0.95% | -40.25% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |