Explore the Family Name Krauser
The meaning of Krauser
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for someone with curly hair, from an inflected form of Middle High German krūs ‘curly, crinkly’, German kraus.
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How common is the last name Krauser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Krauser has seen some changes in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 36,463 in popularity but slipped down to 39,212 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 7.54%. The count of people carrying this surname also dipped from 579 to 561 during the same period, a reduction of around 3.11%. The proportion of those with the surname Krauser per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 9.52%, dropping from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,463 | #39,212 | -7.54% |
| Count | 579 | 561 | -3.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krauser
When it comes to ethnic identity, the census data revealed that most individuals with the surname Krauser identify as White, with an increase of 1.10% recorded from 2000 to 2010. During the same timeframe, there was an 11.11% increase in individuals identifying as Black, while the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic declined by 5.31%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased by 26.45%. No individuals with the surname Krauser identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.92% | 93.94% | 1.1% |
| Black | 2.25% | 2.5% | 11.11% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 1.96% | -5.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 0.89% | -26.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |