Explore the Family Name Krauskopf
The meaning of Krauskopf
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for someone with curly hair, from Middle High German krūs ‘curly, crinkled’ + kopf ‘head’; German kraus + Kopf. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Krauskopf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Krauskopf has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Krauskopf was ranked 57,252 in terms of popularity, but the rank slipped to 61,585 by 2010, marking a decrease of 7.57%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also dropped by 2.1%, from 333 in 2000 to 326 in 2010. The proportion of people named Krauskopf per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.33% over the decade, moving from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #61,585 | -7.57% |
| Count | 333 | 326 | -2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krauskopf
The ethnicity associated with the surname Krauskopf saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost all (99.10%) of the people with this surname identified as White. However, by 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 94.79%, indicating a shift in ethnic identity. There was also a noticeable increase in the Hispanic population with this surname, which was non-existent in 2000 but made up 3.07% of the Krauskopf population by 2010. The percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander, individuals of two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.1% | 94.79% | -4.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.07% | 0% |
| 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% |