Explore the Family Name Krenek
The meaning of Krenek
Czech (Křenek): from a diminutive of Kren ‘horseradish’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Krenek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Krenek" has slightly decreased over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Krenek was ranked as the 22,799th most popular last name in the United States with 1,050 individuals carrying it. By 2010, however, the rank had fallen to 24,237 with the count approximately stable at 1,035 individuals. This indicates a decrease in both its rank and count by 6.31% and 1.43%, respectively. The proportion of individuals named Krenek per 100,000 people also fell by 10.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,799 | #24,237 | -6.31% |
| Count | 1,050 | 1,035 | -1.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.35 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krenek
Regarding ethnic identity associated with the surname "Krenek", according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, a vast majority of those bearing this surname identify as White. From 2000 to 2010 there was a negligible decrease in the percentage from 98.00% to 97.29%. During the same period, the percentage of Hispanic identity among individuals with this surname increased from 0.86% to 1.26%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census. There was a new entry in 2010 for those identifying with two or more races at 0.87% while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero from 0.86% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 97.29% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.26% | 46.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |