Explore the Family Name Krenn
The meaning of Krenn
1. South German: apparently a noun derivative of Middle High German (ge-)rinnen ‘to flow or run’, applied as a metonymic occupational name for someone who made or installed wooden drainage channels and gutters. 2. German: variant of Kren. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Fritz, Johann, Kurt, Matthias.
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How common is the last name Krenn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Krenn has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 44,821, but by 2010 it had risen to 40,261, a change of just over 10%. The count of people with this surname also experienced a growth of around 20%, going from 451 in 2000 to 544 in 2010. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals bearing the Krenn name per 100,000 people increased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #40,261 | 10.17% |
| Count | 451 | 544 | 20.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krenn
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Krenn is predominantly White. In 2000, about 98.23% of those named Krenn were identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.43% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The proportion identifying as Two or More Races dropped by 17.12% during this period, although interestingly, there was a rise in the percentage identifying as Hispanic from 0 in 2000 to 0.92% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.23% | 97.43% | -0.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 0.92% | -17.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |