Explore the Family Name Kreifels
The meaning of Kreifels
German: topographic name for someone who lived by a field or area of open country frequented by crows, from Middle Low German kreie ‘crow’ + fels, a Rhenish form of Feld ‘field, open country’ (Middle Low German velt). The Rhenish city of Krefeld has the same etymology.
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How common is the last name Kreifels in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kreifels has seen a rise in popularity over a decade. The ranking of this surname jumped from 39,885 in the year 2000 to 37,229 in 2010, showing an increase of 6.66%. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 518 to 599, a rise of 15.64%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people saw an increment of 5.26%, moving from 0.19 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #37,229 | 6.66% |
| Count | 518 | 599 | 15.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kreifels
In terms of ethnicity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Kreifels identify as White, with percentages of 99.61% and 97.50% in 2000 and 2010 respectively, although there was a minor decrease of 2.12%. The census data for 2010 showed a new addition of 1.67% identifying as Hispanic. There were no recorded changes for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during the period between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.61% | 97.5% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 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% |