Explore the Family Name Krakauer
The meaning of Krakauer
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from the Polish city of Kraków, from its German name Krakau.
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How common is the last name Krakauer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Krakauer had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, with its rank falling by 2.69% from 78035 to 80131. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Krakauer surname increased by 3.95%, from 228 to 237. The proportion of people with the Krakauer surname per 100,000 remained the same at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #80,131 | -2.69% |
| Count | 228 | 237 | 3.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krakauer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010 for those bearing the Krakauer surname. In 2000, about 3.07% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 2.19% identified with two or more races. However, by 2010, these percentages dropped to zero. The portion who identified as White increased from 94.30% in 2000 to 96.20% in 2010. No Krakauers identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 96.2% | 2.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.07% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |