Explore the Family Name Krawitz
The meaning of Krawitz
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kravets. 2. Germanized form of Polish Krawiec or of some other Slavic cognate (see Kravets). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isadore. German Gerhart, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Krawitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Krawitz saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Krawitz ranked as the 66,274th most common surname in the United States with a total count of 279. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 75,069 and the count decreased to 257, representing a drop of approximately 7.89%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.1 to 0.09, marking a 10% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #75,069 | -13.27% |
| Count | 279 | 257 | -7.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krawitz
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Krawitz surname identified as White, accounting for 97.85% in 2000 and 96.50% in 2010, a slight decrease of 1.38%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, those who identify with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during both years. However, there was a noticeable change in the Hispanic demographic, where the percentage increased from 0% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 96.5% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.95% | 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% |