Explore the Family Name Krampf
The meaning of Krampf
German: 1. habitational name from a place so named near Liegnitz, Silesia. 2. nickname for a deformed person, from Middle High German krampf ‘cramp’.
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How common is the last name Krampf in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Krampf has seen a slight decrease over time. In 2000, the name was ranked as the 108,153rd most common surname, with 152 individuals bearing this last name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 111,988th and the count had increased slightly to 157. Despite the increase in the number of individuals with the surname, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 16.67%, indicating that the surname's popularity was not keeping pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,153 | #111,988 | -3.55% |
| Count | 152 | 157 | 3.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krampf
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Krampf surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 99.34% of individuals with the surname identified in this manner. This percentage decreased slightly to 98.73% in 2010, suggesting a minor diversification in the ethnicity of individuals with this surname. No individuals with the Krampf surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. The data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.34% | 98.73% | -0.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |