Explore the Family Name Krek
The meaning of Krek
1. Slovenian: nickname from krek, an old variant of krak ‘hindleg of a frog’, figuratively ‘long leg’, probably applied to a long-legged man. Alternatively, it could be a nickname for someone with a screechy voice, derived from krek ‘screechy voice of a tern and some other birds’ (compare with the Czech name below). 2. Czech (Křek): nickname for someone with a characteristic voice, from (s)křek ‘screech’.
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How common is the last name Krek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Krek saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Krek was ranked as the 116,123rd most popular surname in the United States, with 139 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 124,548, representing a decrease of 7.26%. The count of individuals with the surname also slightly decreased to 138, marking a change of -0.72%. However, the proportion of individuals named Krek per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,123 | #124,548 | -7.26% |
| Count | 139 | 138 | -0.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krek
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those with the Krek surname from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, approximately 97.12% of individuals with this surname identified as White. This percentage decreased to 92.75% by 2010, indicating a change of -4.50%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, by 2010, 3.62% identified as having two or more races and another 3.62% identified as Hispanic. This represents new categories of ethnic identity for the Krek surname within this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 92.75% | -4.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.62% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |