Explore the Family Name Kranich
The meaning of Kranich
German: from Middle High German kranech ‘crane’, a topographic or habitational name referring to a house name due to a sign or picture of a crane (bird), or a nickname for a long-legged or tall and slender person, or for someone with a proud or dignified gait.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kranich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kranich has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kranich was ranked as the 38,942nd most popular surname, with a count of 533 occurrences. By 2010, it had slipped to the 42,511th position, seeing a drop of 9.16% in rank. The total count of individuals with the Kranich surname also decreased by 4.32%, from 533 to 510. Consequently, its proportion per 100,000 people fell by 15%, from 0.2 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,942 | #42,511 | -9.16% |
| Count | 533 | 510 | -4.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kranich
When looking at the ethnicity associated with the Kranich surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 97.37% of those with the Kranich surname, although this figure slightly declined to 95.49% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase during this period, rising from 0.94% to 3.33%. However, there were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.37% | 95.49% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 3.33% | 254.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |