Explore the Family Name Krasny
The meaning of Krasny
Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic); Czech (Krásný); Slovak (Krásny): nickname from Polish krasny, Czech krásný, Slovak krásny, Russian krasnyy ‘handsome, beautiful’, in Polish and Russian also ‘red’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Isaak, Yakov.
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How common is the last name Krasny in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Krasny" saw a notable increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Krasny" was ranked as the 61,058th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 58,604th position, indicating a 4.02% change. The count of individuals with the surname also rose from 308 in 2000 to 346 in 2010, marking a 12.34% increase. For every 100,000 people, the surname prevalence also went up from 0.11 to 0.12, showing a 9.09% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #58,604 | 4.02% |
| Count | 308 | 346 | 12.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krasny
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the "Krasny" surname identify as White. This group made up 96.43% of those with the surname in 2000, and it slightly increased to 96.53% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname also saw a small rise from 1.95% to 2.02%, representing a 3.59% change. However, there were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or those belonging to two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 96.53% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.02% | 3.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |