Explore the Family Name Krase
The meaning of Krase
Americanized form of Polish Kras.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Krase in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Krase has seen a slight change in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 66,676th most popular surname and moved to 67,519th place in 2010, showing a drop in rank by 1.26%. However, the count of people with this surname actually increased by 5.42% over the decade, from 277 in 2000 to 292 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.1 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #67,519 | -1.26% |
| Count | 277 | 292 | 5.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krase
In terms of ethnic identity, the Krase surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 99.28% of individuals with the surname Krase identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 97.26% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives for both years. However, there was a minute emergence of Black ethnicity within this surname group in 2010, albeit the number being close to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.28% | 97.26% | -2.03% |
| 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% |