Explore the Family Name Kresge
The meaning of Kresge
Probably an Americanized form of German Kreske. History: The progenitor of the Kresges in North America was Conrad Kresge, who is known to have arrived in PA in the mid-18th century, presumably from Germany. Kresgeville in PA bears his surname.
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How common is the last name Kresge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kresge has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kresge was ranked as the 13,920th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 15,056th place, representing an 8.16% change. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 1,988 in 2000 to 1,961 in 2010, marking a 1.36% decline. Moreover, the proportion of people named Kresge per 100,000 residents fell by 10.81% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,920 | #15,056 | -8.16% |
| Count | 1,988 | 1,961 | -1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.66 | -10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kresge
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in ethnic identity among those with the surname Kresge between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White remained relatively stable, dipping slightly from 96.18% in 2000 to 95.82% in 2010. At the same time, there was a noteworthy increase in the number of Kresges identifying as Hispanic, which grew by 77.91%. On the other hand, the proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races both saw declines, with decreases of 22.64% and 23.76%, respectively. There were no reported changes in the number of Kresges identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 95.82% | -0.37% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.53% | 77.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.38% | -23.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 0.82% | -22.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |