Explore the Family Name Krason
The meaning of Krason
Polish (Krasoń): nickname for a beautiful person or forsomeone with red hair (see Krasny). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Ewa, Piotr, Stanislaw, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Krason in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Krason has seen slight changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,376 in the U.S., and by 2010, it moved up a bit to rank 55,255. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 347 in 2000 to 372 in 2010, marking a 7.2% increase. However, the proportion of people with the Krason surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.13 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #55,255 | 0.22% |
| Count | 347 | 372 | 7.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krason
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the Krason surname identified as White, with 97.12 percent in 2000 and 96.77 percent in 2010. There was a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade. Those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.44 percent to 1.88 percent. Meanwhile, there were no reported individuals with the Krason surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 96.77% | -0.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.88% | 30.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |