Explore the Family Name Krakow
The meaning of Krakow
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic; also Kraków) and German: habitational name from the city of Kraków in Poland. Some characteristic forenames: French Collette, Jeremie. Jewish Doron, Hyman.
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How common is the last name Krakow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Krakow has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,485 in terms of commonality and fell to 50,564 in 2010, indicating a 6.48% drop. The actual count of people with this surname also dropped from 420 in 2000 to 413 in 2010, a decline of 1.67%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Krakow per 100k population decreased by 12.5%, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #50,564 | -6.48% |
| Count | 420 | 413 | -1.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krakow
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Krakow, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were minor shifts observed between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with percentages of 96.90 in 2000 and 96.61 in 2010, a small change of -0.30%. The Hispanic population with this surname saw an increase of 18.18%, even though their overall proportion remains quite low at 1.69% in 2010, up from 1.43% in 2000. In 2010, there was also a small percentage (1.69%) of people with the Krakow surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which was not reported in 2000. The categories of Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no perceivable changes during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 96.61% | -0.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.69% | 18.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |