Explore the Family Name Krein
The meaning of Krein
German: from a vernacular form of the medieval personal name Quirinus (see Quirin). Some characteristic forenames: German Milbert, Otto, Bernhardt, Hans, Theodor.
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How common is the last name Krein in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Krein saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,196 in terms of frequency, falling to rank 23,881 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 7.59%. The total count of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 1,085 in 2000 to 1,057 in 2010, a change of -2.58%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Krein per 100,000 people also fell by 10% from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,196 | #23,881 | -7.59% |
| Count | 1,085 | 1,057 | -2.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.36 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krein
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Krein also experienced changes from 2000 to 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and those identifying with two or more races increased by 54.55% and 87.13%, respectively. However, the percentage of White and Hispanic individuals with the surname Krein saw small decreases, with White individuals dropping 1.44% and Hispanics decreasing by 4.65%. There were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals reported with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 95.65% | -1.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.89% | 87.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.23% | -4.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.85% | 54.55% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |