Explore the Family Name Kreher
The meaning of Kreher
German: variant of Kreger 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erhard, Gerhardt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Kreher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kreher saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,654th most common surname in the United States and dropped to the 45,026th position by 2010, marking a -0.83 change in rank. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 453 to 476, showing a 5.08% growth over the decade. The proportion of individuals with the Kreher surname per 100k people also decreased slightly, moving from 0.17 to 0.16 (-5.88%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #45,026 | -0.83% |
| Count | 453 | 476 | 5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kreher
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kreher, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 98.68% of individuals with this surname identified themselves as White, which slightly decreased to 95.80% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 0% in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 95.8% | -2.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.36% | 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% |