Explore the Family Name Kreig
The meaning of Kreig
Altered form of German Krieg. Some characteristic forenames: German Lorenz, Ulrike.
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How common is the last name Kreig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kreig has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 80,502nd in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to 85,659th, indicating a change of -6.41%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally, with 219 people bearing this name in 2000 and slightly fewer, 218, in 2010. This represents a change of -0.46%. When measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of this name also decreased by 12.5% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #85,659 | -6.41% |
| Count | 219 | 218 | -0.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kreig
The ethnicity associated with the surname Kreig showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as White, at 91.78%, and this figure increased slightly to 93.12% in 2010. The percentage identifying as having two or more ethnic identities decreased from 2.74% to 2.29%. The proportion of individuals with this surname who identified as Hispanic remained stable, with a minuscule increase from 4.11% to 4.13%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native associated with this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.78% | 93.12% | 1.46% |
| Hispanic | 4.11% | 4.13% | 0.49% |
| Two or More Races | 2.74% | 2.29% | -16.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |