Explore the Family Name Krausse
The meaning of Krausse
German: variant of Krause. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Dieter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Krausse in the United States?
In terms of popularity, the surname Krausse has seen a slight drop according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 59,916 and was used by 315 individuals. However, by 2010 the rank had fallen to 64,559 with only 308 individuals using the name — a decrease in popularity of 7.75% and a decrease in count by 2.22%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.12 to 0.1, a decline of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #64,559 | -7.75% |
| Count | 315 | 308 | -2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krausse
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Krausse identify as White. In 2000, 94.60% identified as such, decreasing slightly to 94.16% in 2010. Hispanic identification saw an increase, going from 3.49% in 2000 to 3.90% in 2010, a growth of 11.75%. The remaining ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remained at 0 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 94.16% | -0.47% |
| Hispanic | 3.49% | 3.9% | 11.75% |
| 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% |