Explore the Family Name Kreie
The meaning of Kreie
German: variant of Krey. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther, Otto.
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How common is the last name Kreie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kreie has seen a slight decline in popularity over a span of 10 years from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kreie was ranked 68,782 in terms of surname prevalence with a count of 267. By 2010, its rank dropped to 77,264 with a total count of 248, indicating a change of -12.33 in rank and -7.12 in total count. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #77,264 | -12.33% |
| Count | 267 | 248 | -7.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kreie
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kreie is predominantly White, as indicated by the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.38% of those bearing the name identified as White. This percentage slightly decreased to 94.35% in 2010. There was no recorded change for ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 3.63% of those with the surname Kreie identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 94.35% | -3.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.63% | 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% |