Explore the Family Name Krenzer
The meaning of Krenzer
German: topographic name for someone living near a border, from Middle High German greniz(e) ‘border’, or a habitational name for someone from any of various places called Kreinitz, Krenitz, or Krensitz (see Krenz).
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How common is the last name Krenzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Krenzer has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 36,999th most common surname in the United States, with approximately 568 occurrences. By 2010, it had moved up to the 36,736th position with an increase in occurrences to approximately 608, marking a growth rate of 7.04%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.21 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,999 | #36,736 | 0.71% |
| Count | 568 | 608 | 7.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krenzer
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Krenzer surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 98.94% in 2000 to 96.88% in 2010. During the same period, there has been an increase in the number of Krenzers identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.06% to 1.64%. Interestingly, 2010 saw the emergence of Krenzers identifying as Black, although the percentage remains low at 0.82%. The numbers for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained at zero, while the data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.94% | 96.88% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.64% | 54.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |