Explore the Family Name Krenzke
The meaning of Krenzke
German: from a derivative of Krenz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Krenzke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Krenzke' witnessed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010 as evidenced by its fall in rank from 62,236 to 62,714, a change of -0.77%. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased by 5.98%, from 301 to 319 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #62,714 | -0.77% |
| Count | 301 | 319 | 5.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krenzke
The census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Krenzke surname. In 2000, 94.02% of those bearing the surname identified as White, and this figure saw a marginal decrease to 93.10% in 2010. The Hispanic representation amongst the Krenzkes saw an increase of 34.33%, rising from 2.33% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or Black categories, while American Indian and Alaskan Native presence dropped from 1.99% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.02% | 93.1% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 3.13% | 34.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |