Explore the Family Name Kreiss
The meaning of Kreiss
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kreis. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Heinz, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kreiss in the United States?
The Kreiss surname has seen a rise in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 49,471 in prevalence, but by 2010, it had moved up in rank to 44,193, demonstrating an increase of about 10.67%. The number of instances of the Kreiss surname also rose during this period, with the count going from 399 in 2000 to 487 in 2010, which represents a growth of 22.06%. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people increased by 13.33%, moving from 0.15 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #44,193 | 10.67% |
| Count | 399 | 487 | 22.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kreiss
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Kreiss surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those bearing this last name identify as White. In fact, in both 2000 and 2010, more than 93% of Kreiss individuals identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 0.86% over the decade. There was also a small representation of individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and those who claim two or more races. Interestingly, the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010, while the percentage of those claiming two or more races decreased by nearly 2%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.24% | 93.43% | -0.86% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 2.46% | -1.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 1.85% | -7.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |