Explore the Family Name Kremen
The meaning of Kremen
1. Czech (Křemen) and Slovak (Kremeň): nickname for a hard man, from Czech křemen, Slovak kremeň ‘flint’, a stone of proverbial hardness. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name or metonymic occupational name from Russian kremen ‘pebble, flint’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron.
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How common is the last name Kremen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kremen has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It moved up from rank 87,348 to 84,463, a climb of approximately 3.3%. The count also increased by more than 12%, with 198 individuals bearing the surname in 2000 and 222 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 saw a surge of 14.29%, moving from 0.07 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #84,463 | 3.3% |
| Count | 198 | 222 | 12.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kremen
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Kremen surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of people with this surname identified as white in both years, the percentage slightly dropped from 94.95% in 2000 to 92.34% in 2010. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 2.70% and 3.15% respectively. There were no changes reported for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 92.34% | -2.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |