Explore the Family Name Krayer
The meaning of Krayer
German: 1. habitational name for someone from Kray (see Kray) near Essen. 2. occupational or status name for a watchman, who gave shouted signals, from Middle High German krai ‘crow’.
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How common is the last name Krayer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Krayer has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Krayer was ranked as the 66,274th most popular surname, while by 2010 it had dropped to the 74,141st position, representing an 11.87% decrease in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 279 in 2000 to 261 in 2010, marking a 6.45% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Krayer per 100,000 also declined by 10% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #74,141 | -11.87% |
| Count | 279 | 261 | -6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krayer
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Krayer surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, with this group increasing slightly from 97.13% in 2000 to 97.70% in 2010. The only other noticeable change in ethnicity is the emergence of a Hispanic contingent, which accounted for 1.92% of the Krayer population in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races showed no representation among the Krayer surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 97.7% | 0.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.92% | 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% |