Explore the Family Name Krauel

The meaning of Krauel

German: from Middle High German kröwel, krewel ‘fork with hooked tines, claw’, applied as a nickname either for a brusque person or a peasant. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz.

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How common is the last name Krauel in the United States?

According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Krauel saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Krauel was ranked as the 81,414th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had moved up to the 78,821st spot, marking a positive change of 3.18%. The count of people bearing this surname also rose from 216 in 2000 to 242 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 12.04%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08 for both years.

20002010Change
Rank#81,414#78,8213.18%
Count21624212.04%
Proportion per 100k0.080.080%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krauel

In terms of ethnicity, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Krauel surname identified as white, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, this group constituted 97.69% of all Krauels, but by 2010 their share had decreased slightly to 94.21%, indicating a change of -3.56%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced a remarkable increase over the same period, from 2.31% in 2000 to 4.96% in 2010, which translates to a dramatic surge of 114.72%. No individuals with the surname Krauel identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.

20002010Change
White97.69%94.21%-3.56%
Hispanic2.31%4.96%114.72%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%