Explore the Family Name Krakower
The meaning of Krakower
Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from the city of Kraków in Poland (see Krakow). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman.
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How common is the last name Krakower in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Krakower displayed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked as the 59,293rd most common, dropping to 62,903rd by 2010, reflecting a -6.09% change. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also slightly decreased from 319 in 2000 to 318 in 2010, marking a -0.31% change. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname saw an -8.33% change during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #62,903 | -6.09% |
| Count | 319 | 318 | -0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krakower
The ethnic identity associated with the Krakower surname has seen some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.12% of those with this surname identified as White, decreasing to 93.40% by 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities either in 2000 or 2010. However, there was a change for those identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 4.72% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010 at 1.57%, where there were none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.12% | 93.4% | -4.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |