Explore the Family Name Kray
The meaning of Kray
1. German: variant of Krah, a nickname for someone thought to resemble a crow in some way, from Middle High German krā, krei(g)e ‘crow’. 2. German: habitational name from a place called Kray, near Essen. 3. English: variant of Cray.
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How common is the last name Kray in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kray has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 27,945 and by 2010, it had slipped to rank 28,380, indicating a drop of 1.56%. However, the count of people bearing this surname grew from 808 to 841 during the same period, reflecting an increase of 4.08%. The proportion per 100,000 of the population with the Kray surname experienced a minor decrease from 0.3 to 0.29, a change of -3.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,945 | #28,380 | -1.56% |
| Count | 808 | 841 | 4.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kray
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Kray surname are White, at 94.06% in 2000 dropping slightly to 93.46% in 2010. The number of Hispanic individuals with this surname saw the biggest increase, growing by 33.87%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander demographic also increased by 22.42%. Those identifying as two or more races rose modestly by 2.89%. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.06% | 93.46% | -0.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.23% | 2.73% | 22.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.78% | 2.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.66% | 33.87% |
| Black | 0.74% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |