Explore the Family Name Kren
The meaning of Kren
1. Austrian German; Czech (Křen): from the Austrian German word, of Slavic origin, Kren or Czech křen ‘horseradish’, presumably an occupational name for a dealer in vegetables or spices and condiments, or perhaps a nickname for someone with a sharp tongue. This is also a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname, originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola, Slovenia (see Kocevar and compare Slovenian name in 2 below). 2. Slovenian: altered form of Hren ‘horseradish’, under German influence. In part, it is of Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) origin (see above). 3. Jewish (from Belarus): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Kren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kren" decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 40,335 and by 2010 it had fallen to 45,959, a change of -13.94%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a decline in the same period. The count dropped from 511 people in 2000 to 464 in 2010, marking a decrease of 9.2%. Moreover, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 15.79%, going from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #45,959 | -13.94% |
| Count | 511 | 464 | -9.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kren
The Decennial U.S. Census data also presents information about the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname "Kren". In 2000, 95.89% identified as White, which increased to 98.06% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was a small proportion (2.15%) in 2000 who identified with two or more races, but this figure was not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 98.06% | 2.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |