Explore the Family Name Kramp
The meaning of Kramp
1. German: from Middle Low German krampe ‘clamp, hook’, a nickname or perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a locksmith, or in the south from Middle High German krampe ‘pick axe’. 2. German: variant of Krampe 2. 3. Dutch: possibly a nickname for someone who suffers from cramps, from Middle Dutch crampe ‘cramp’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Heinz, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Kramp in the United States?
The surname "Kramp" has seen a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked as the 20,744th most popular last name, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 19,012th position, an increase of about 8.35%. Furthermore, the count of people with the last name Kramp rose from 1,185 in 2000 to 1,433 in 2010, marking a 20.93% rise. The proportion of this surname per 100k also increased by 11.36% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,744 | #19,012 | 8.35% |
| Count | 1,185 | 1,433 | 20.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kramp
Regarding the ethnicity breakdown of those bearing the surname "Kramp", the largest group identified as White, accounting for 94.85% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.63% in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The Hispanic group experienced the greatest growth of 26.25%, increasing from 1.60% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant decrease of 47.50%, dropping from 1.60% to 0.84% within the same period. The percentage of those reporting two or more races showed a slight increase of 11.24% from 1.69% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.85% | 94.63% | -0.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.02% | 26.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.88% | 11.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 0.84% | -47.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |