Explore the Family Name Krahl
The meaning of Krahl
1. Germanized form of Sorbian Kral and Czech Král, both meaning ‘king’. Compare Grahl. 2. German: variant of Kreul. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hans, Kurt, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Krahl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Krahl has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 39,824th in 2000, it dropped to 45,804th by 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 15.02%. Moreover, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 519 to 466, marking a -10.21% change over the decade. This resulted in the proportion per 100k people dropping from 0.19 to 0.16, a -15.79% shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,824 | #45,804 | -15.02% |
| Count | 519 | 466 | -10.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krahl
When considering ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people bearing the surname Krahl identify as white, although the percentage declined slightly from 96.34% in 2000 to 95.06% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased significantly from 0.96% to 2.15%, a growth of 123.96%. The percentage of Krahls identifying as Hispanic remained stable at 1.93%. There were no recorded cases of Krahls identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 95.06% | -1.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 2.15% | 123.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |