Explore the Family Name Kralj
The meaning of Kralj
Slovenian, Croatian, and Serbian: ironic or figurative nickname from kralj ‘king’ (see Kral). Compare Krall, Kraly, and Carli 3.
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How common is the last name Kralj in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kralj increased slightly between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 92,601 in 2000 to 90,853 in 2010, marking a marginal improvement of 1.89%. Furthermore, the count of people with the surname also rose by 10.33%, from 184 individuals in 2000 to 203 in 2010. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of this surname remained unchanged at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #90,853 | 1.89% |
| Count | 184 | 203 | 10.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kralj
Based on ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Kralj identify as White. In 2000, 96.2% of individuals with this surname claimed this ethnic identity, but this figure dropped slightly to 91.63% in 2010—a decrease of 4.75%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant jump of 29.74%, moving from 3.8% in 2000 to 4.93% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Kralj individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 91.63% | -4.75% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 4.93% | 29.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |