Explore the Family Name Kreimer
The meaning of Kreimer
Jewish (from Ukraine and Poland): occupational name from Yiddish dialect kreymer ‘shopkeeper’ (see Kremer). Some characteristic forenames: German Hermann, Fritz, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Kreimer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kreimer has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as 51,024th most popular, but by 2010, it had dropped to 57,234th, reflecting a 12.17% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also lessened from 384 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, marking a 7.29% drop. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also diminished by 14.29%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #57,234 | -12.17% |
| Count | 384 | 356 | -7.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kreimer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kreimer has also experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races. However, the prevalence of the surname among individuals identifying as White dipped slightly from 96.09% in 2000 to 95.22% in 2010 - a minor decrease of 0.91%. Simultaneously, the percentage of those with the Kreimer surname identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 2.60% in 2000 to 4.21% in 2010, a rise of 61.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 95.22% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 4.21% | 61.92% |
| 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% |