Explore the Family Name Kraker
The meaning of Kraker
1. Slovenian: variant of Krakar, a nickname derived from krakati ‘to croak’ (see 2 below) or, perhaps, from krak ‘hindleg of a frog’, figuratively ‘long leg’ (see Krek 1). Compare Kracker. 2. German: nickname for someone with a croaky voice, derived from (or under the influence of) Slovenian krakati ‘to croak’, or a Germanized form of Slovenian Krakar (see 1 above). It is an Austrian surname, originating from the (bilingual) Austrian parts of Carinthia and Styria, and a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname, originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola, Slovenia (see Kocevar). 3. German (Kräker): variant of Kräcker (see Kracker). 4. Dutch: occupational name for an executioner or a nickname, from an agent derivative of kraken ‘to crack’. Compare De Kraker. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Hans, Erwin, Fritz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Kraker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Kraker" has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 27,694, but by 2010 it had risen to 16,362, marking a change of 40.92 percent. The number of people carrying this name also increased significantly during this period, from 818 to 1760, representing a substantial 115.16 percent rise. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals named Kraker per 100,000 people doubled from 0.3 to 0.6.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,694 | #16,362 | 40.92% |
| Count | 818 | 1,760 | 115.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.6 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kraker
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Kraker surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight decrease over the decade from 96.33 percent to 95.51 percent. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000; however, by 2010 these groups represented 0.45 percent and 0.51 percent respectively. Those identifying as having two or more races also saw an increase from 0.86 percent to 1.42 percent. Conversely, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 0.86 percent to 0.28 percent. Notably, there was more than a hundred percent increase in persons of Hispanic ethnicity, up from 0.86 percent to 1.82 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 95.51% | -0.85% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.82% | 111.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.42% | 65.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 0.28% | -67.44% |