Explore the Family Name Kraska
The meaning of Kraska
1. Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Polish kraska ‘European roller’ (a species of bird of the crow family, noted for its fine feathers, also for its loud and persistent cry), hence (in Polish) a nickname for a garrulous person. As a Jewish name it is mainly artificial. This surname is also found in Germany. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a dyer, from Belorussian kraska ‘dye’. 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from Belorussian and Ukrainian kraska, denoting a kind of flower. Some characteristic forenames: German Johann, Juergen, Kurt, Reinhold, Sigismund.
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How common is the last name Kraska in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kraska has seen a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name dropped from 28,326 in 2000 to 30,442 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 7.47 percent. In terms of actual count, the number of people bearing the surname Kraska also fell slightly from 794 to 767, indicating a decline of 3.4 percent. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population decreased by around 10.34 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,326 | #30,442 | -7.47% |
| Count | 794 | 767 | -3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kraska
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kraska, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is overwhelmingly tied to individuals identifying as White. In 2000 and 2010, nearly 97 percent of bearers of the name identified as White, though there was a slight decrease of 0.25 percent in these years. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, rising from 2.02 percent in 2000 to 2.35 percent in 2010, a growth of 16.34 percent. However, no bearers of the surname Kraska were found to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Those identifying as two or more races were recorded in 2000 but not 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 96.74% | -0.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 2.35% | 16.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |