Explore the Family Name Krauth
The meaning of Krauth
German: variant of Kraut.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Krauth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Krauth has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Krauth was ranked as the 30,061st most common surname in America, however, by 2010 it had slipped to the 31,754th position, a decline of 5.63%. The absolute count of people with this surname also fell slightly from 736 to 727 during this time frame, a drop of 1.22%. The proportion of individuals carrying the Krauth surname per 100k people similarly decreased by 7.41%, falling from 0.27 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,061 | #31,754 | -5.63% |
| Count | 736 | 727 | -1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krauth
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Krauth, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 97.42% in 2000 and 96.01% in 2010. A small but increasing percentage identifies as Hispanic, rising from 1.36% in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or More Races remained relatively stable with minor changes. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Please note that some data may have been suppressed to protect privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 96.01% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.65% | 21.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 0.69% | 1.47% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |