Explore the Family Name Krasnow
The meaning of Krasnow
Altered form of Russian and Jewish (from Ukraine) Krasnov. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hershel, Avi, Azriel, Moshe, Shlomo.
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How common is the last name Krasnow in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Krasnow saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,265 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 39,419. This represented a growth of 2.1%. The actual count of individuals with the Krasnow surname also rose over this period, from 512 in 2000 to 558 in 2010, marking an approximately 9% increase. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #39,419 | 2.1% |
| Count | 512 | 558 | 8.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krasnow
The ethnic identity associated with the Krasnow name is predominantly White, as reflected in the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.48% of those with the Krasnow surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 97.13% by 2010. A small percentage identified as having two or more races, although this number decreased from 1.95% in 2000 to 0.90% in 2010. The data also shows a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.98% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Krasnow surname group during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 97.13% | 0.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.43% | 45.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 0.9% | -53.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |