Explore the Family Name Krass
The meaning of Krass
1. German: probably a nickname for a loud, arrogant person, from Middle Low German grāʒen ‘to rage, scream’. 2. South German (Kräss): variant of Kress. The surname Kräss is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Krass in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Krass has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Krass ranked 32,026 but dropped to 34,073 by 2010, showing a 6.39% decrease. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 680 in 2000 to 667 in 2010, thus marking a dip of 1.91%. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals with the Krass surname per 100,000 people also fell by 8.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,026 | #34,073 | -6.39% |
| Count | 680 | 667 | -1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krass
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Krass has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, majority of the people carrying the Krass surname were White (97.35%), which slightly decreased to 95.95% in 2010. The Hispanic community saw an increase from 0.88% in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010. The Black community also showed their association with this surname, emerging from 0% to 0.90% in a decade. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities for both years. Those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.18% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 95.95% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.65% | 87.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |