Explore the Family Name Kreh
The meaning of Kreh
German: variant of Krah and Kray 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kreh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kreh has experienced a small decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,293rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 49,723rd position, signifying a change of -2.96 in rank. Despite this, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased marginally from 411 in 2000 to 422 in 2010, an improvement of 2.68. However, when considering its prevalence per 100,000 inhabitants, the proportion decreased by -6.67 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,293 | #49,723 | -2.96% |
| Count | 411 | 422 | 2.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kreh
The ethnicity associated with the surname Kreh also saw changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 97.57 in 2000 to 95.50 in 2010. A new development in 2010 was the appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnic identities, each making up 1.18% and 1.66% respectively. The category of "Two or more races" also saw an increase, rising from 1.46% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 95.5% | -2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.66% | 13.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |