Explore the Family Name Krekeler
The meaning of Krekeler
German: 1. probably a habitational name from Krekler, a plateau near Höxter, or from Krekel, near Aachen. 2. unflattering nickname from Low German kräkeln ‘to be opinionated’. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloysius, Otto.
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How common is the last name Krekeler in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Krekeler has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,397th most common name and by 2010, it had moved up to the 55,841st position, marking an increase of approximately 4.38%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased by about 12.92%, from 325 to 367 during the same period. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #55,841 | 4.38% |
| Count | 325 | 367 | 12.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krekeler
In terms of ethnicity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Krekeler identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of White individuals with this surname rose slightly from 97.85% to 98.37% over the decade. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanics within the Krekeler population decreased by 26.49%, from 1.85% to 1.36%. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 98.37% | 0.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 1.36% | -26.49% |
| 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% |