Explore the Family Name Kresl
The meaning of Kresl
Altered form of German Kressl, from a pet form of Kress 1, 2.
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How common is the last name Kresl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kresl has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Kresl was the 68,360th most common surname with a count of 269 in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped to the 73,215th most popular surname with a slightly decreased count of 265. This represented a decrease of 7.1% in rank and a 1.49% decrease in count. The proportion of Kresls per 100,000 people also reduced by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #73,215 | -7.1% |
| Count | 269 | 265 | -1.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kresl
With respect to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Kresl surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 97.4% but saw a slight decrease to 94.34% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.86% to 3.4%. However, there were no recorded instances of Kresls identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 94.34% | -3.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 3.4% | 82.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |