Explore the Family Name Kranzler
The meaning of Kranzler
German (mainly Kränzler): 1. occupational name for a wreath maker, or a habitational name for someone who lived in a house with the sign of a wreath, from Middle High German kranz(e)l, krenzel ‘wreath’ + -er agent suffix. 2. nickname for a vintner who put out a wreath on his house when the new wine was ready.
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How common is the last name Kranzler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kranzler has seen a slight shift from 2000 to 2010. In terms of rank, the name fell from being the 57,849th most popular in 2000 to the 59,324th ten years later, marking a negative change of around 2.55%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.65% during the same period, going from 329 to 341. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #59,324 | -2.55% |
| Count | 329 | 341 | 3.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kranzler
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Kranzler also shows some interesting trends according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Predominantly associated with those of White ethnicity, it shifted slightly from 93.31% in 2000 to 95.01% in 2010, a minor increase of about 1.82%. There was also a marginal growth in the percentage of people identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.82% to 2.05%, which represents a 12.64% increase. Conversely, the Hispanic representation saw a dramatic decrease of approximately 40.51%, falling from 3.95% to 2.35%. Other ethnic identities such as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained stagnant or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.31% | 95.01% | 1.82% |
| Hispanic | 3.95% | 2.35% | -40.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 2.05% | 12.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |