Explore the Family Name Kreske
The meaning of Kreske
German: from a personal name based on the ancient Germanic element grād ‘hungry, greedy, eager’ (Old Saxon grādag) or from the personal name Christian (see Kress). This surname is now more common in the US than in Germany. Compare Kresge.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kreske in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kreske has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 115489, which increased to 109758 by 2010, marking a growth of 4.96%. The count of this surname also saw an uptick, increasing from 140 in 2000 to 161 in 2010, a 15% change. Despite these increases, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.05 from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #115,489 | #109,758 | 4.96% |
| Count | 140 | 161 | 15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kreske
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the surname Kreske predominantly identify as White. In 2000, 97.86% of Kreskes identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased to 94.41% in 2010. There were no reported instances of Kreskes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 94.41% | -3.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |