Explore the Family Name Krank
The meaning of Krank
1. North German: nickname from Middle Low German kraneke, a diminutive of krān ‘crane’ (the bird), see Krahn. 2. German: nickname for a feeble person, from Middle High German kranc ‘feeble’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Krank in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Krank has seen a slight decline according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Krank was ranked 58,130 most popular surname with 327 individuals bearing the name, representing about 0.12 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 63,873 and the count decreased to 312, a change of -9.88% in rank and -4.59% in count. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease of -8.33%, highlighting a reduction in the popularity of this surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #63,873 | -9.88% |
| Count | 327 | 312 | -4.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krank
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Krank, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 85.93% were identified as White, 8.26% Black, 1.83% Hispanic, while those identifying with two or more races were at 3.06%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White had fallen to 83.33%, and Black to 7.37%. However, those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly to 4.81%, an increase of 162.84%. Those identifying with two or more races also increased to 3.53%, a rise of 15.36%. Despite these changes, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010 either.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.93% | 83.33% | -3.03% |
| Black | 8.26% | 7.37% | -10.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 4.81% | 162.84% |
| Two or More Races | 3.06% | 3.53% | 15.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |