Explore the Family Name Krausman
The meaning of Krausman
Americanized form of German Krausmann, and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: nickname for someone with curly hair, from Middle High German krūs (German kraus) ‘curly, crinkled’ + man (German Mann) ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst.
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How common is the last name Krausman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Krausman saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 71,808th most popular in the United States, while climbing to 71,478th by 2010; this represents a relative change of 0.46%. The count of individuals with the surname also grew during this time frame, with an increase from 253 people in 2000 to 273 in 2010, marking a growth of 7.91%. The proportion of Krausmans per 100k individuals in the population remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #71,478 | 0.46% |
| Count | 253 | 273 | 7.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krausman
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Krausman identified as White, accounting for 99.21% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 99.27% in 2010. There were no reported Krausmans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. This indicates that the ethnic identity associated with the Krausman surname remained predominantly White over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.21% | 99.27% | 0.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |