Explore the Family Name Krenke
The meaning of Krenke
German: probably a nickname for a sickly person from Middle High German krenke ‘weakness, deficiency’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Krenke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Krenke has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000, it ranked 50,903 in terms of popularity with a count of 385 people carrying the name. However, by 2010 it had slipped to the rank of 56,073 with only 365 individuals bearing the moniker, resulting in a decrease of approximately 5.19%. This represents a drop in proportion per 100,000 people from 0.14 to 0.12, indicating a fall in its prevalence by 14.29% over the course of a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #56,073 | -10.16% |
| Count | 385 | 365 | -5.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krenke
In terms of ethnicity, census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Krenke surname identify as White. In 2000, this group constituted 98.18% of all Krenkes and while this figure still remained high at 97.53% in 2010, it did mark a small decrease of 0.66%. Notably, there was an increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, rising from 1.30% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010, which represents a change of 26.15%. According to both the 2000 and 2010 census data, there were no individuals with the Krenke surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 97.53% | -0.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.64% | 26.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |