Explore the Family Name Krake
The meaning of Krake
1. North German: occupational or status name for the owner of or worker on a large trade ship, from Middle Low German krake. 2. German: variant of Kracke.
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How common is the last name Krake in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Krake" has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 53,659, and by 2010, its rank had dropped to 56,073, indicating a decrease in popularity by 4.5%. Despite this, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 361 to 365, showing a growth rate of 1.11%. However, the proportion of people named Krake per 100,000 people declined by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #56,073 | -4.5% |
| Count | 361 | 365 | 1.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krake
In terms of ethnicity, the census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname "Krake" identify as White; 97.51% in 2000 and 96.71% in 2010. This shows a slight decrease in the percentage of white individuals with this surname over the decade. The data for other ethnicities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons. It is important to note that this data does not reflect the entire picture of the diverse ethnic identities in the United States but provides an overview based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 96.71% | -0.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |