Explore the Family Name Krekel
The meaning of Krekel
1. German: habitational name from a place so named near Aachen. 2. German: nickname for a cantankerous person, from Low German kräkeln ‘to quarrel’. 3. Dutch: nickname for someone thought to resemble a cricket, from Middle Dutch crekel, criekel ‘cricket’.
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How common is the last name Krekel in the United States?
The surname Krekel experienced a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Krekel was ranked as the 66,476th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 79,598th, marking a decline of nearly 20 percent. Similarly, the number of individuals carrying the surname decreased from 278 to 239 during the same period, a drop of just over 14 percent. The proportion of the Krekel surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 20 percent, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #79,598 | -19.74% |
| Count | 278 | 239 | -14.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krekel
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates that the majority of those bearing the Krekel surname identified as white. In fact, in both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with the surname were recorded as having Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds. The percentage of individuals identifying as white slightly decreased from 96.4 percent in 2000 to 94.98 percent in 2010. Additionally, there were no records of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 94.98% | -1.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |