Explore the Family Name Krane
The meaning of Krane
1. Dutch: from Middle Dutch crane ‘crane’, either a nickname for a long-legged or tall thin man, or a metonymic occupational name in connection to the bird or a halyard, or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house with the sign of a crane. 2. North German: variant of Krahn. Compare Crane. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Franz.
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How common is the last name Krane in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Krane' has seen a decline in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 28,700 in popularity with a count of 781 people carrying the name in the United States. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 34,878 and the count reduced to 647. This represents a decrease of 21.53% in ranking and a 17.16% decrease in the number of people with the 'Krane' surname. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also decreased by 24.14%, indicating a general decline in its prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,700 | #34,878 | -21.53% |
| Count | 781 | 647 | -17.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.22 | -24.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krane
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the 'Krane' surname identify as White, with 96.29% in 2000 dropping slightly to 95.98% in 2010. Hispanic identification saw a significant rise over the decade, increasing by 101.74% from 1.15% in 2000 to 2.32% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2000 there were individuals who identified as having two or more races and as Black, but these categories recorded no data in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation appeared in 2010 at 0.77% where it was nonexistent in 2000. No individuals with the Krane surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 95.98% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.32% | 101.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |