Explore the Family Name Kregel
The meaning of Kregel
North German: nickname for a tenacious, active person, from Middle Low German kregel ‘strong-willed, ready to act, tenacious’, which in modern Low German came to mean ‘lively, vivacious’. Compare Cragle.
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How common is the last name Kregel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kregel saw a dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,838th, but by 2010, it had dropped to 55,741st, representing a decrease of 16.52%. The number of individuals with the Kregel surname also declined during this period, with a count of 416 in 2000 and 368 in 2010. This represents an 11.54% reduction. Additionally, the proportion of people with the Kregel surname per 100,000 decreased by 20%, moving from 0.15 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #55,741 | -16.52% |
| Count | 416 | 368 | -11.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kregel
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census regarding ethnicity indicates that most individuals with the surname Kregel identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 2.42% over the decade, from 96.63% to 94.29%. During the same period, the census recorded an increase in those identifying themselves as Hispanic, going from 1.20% to 3.26%, an impressive growth of 171.67%. While there were individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 (1.20%), no such individuals were found in the 2010 census data. A new ethnic identification appeared in 2010, with 1.36% of individuals reporting being of two or more races. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no entries for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 94.29% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 3.26% | 171.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |