Explore the Family Name Kresse
The meaning of Kresse
1. German: variant of Kress. 2. Germanized form of Slovenian Krese: nickname from a derivative of kresiti ‘to make bonfire’ or kres ‘bonfire’, or from a derivative of kresati ‘to strike fire’. In part, Kresse is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname, originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola, Slovenia (see Kocevar). Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Herta, Kurt, Mathias, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Kresse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kresse has seen a slight decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kresse ranked 32,460 in terms of popularity, whereas by 2010 it moved down to 33,379, marking a decline of 2.83%. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Kresse surname increased from 668 to 684, reflecting a growth of 2.4% over the decade. Though the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 8% from 0.25 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,460 | #33,379 | -2.83% |
| Count | 668 | 684 | 2.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kresse
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Kresse also changed slightly as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those with the surname identified as White, making up 95.06% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.74% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw significant growth, increasing from 1.50% to 2.92% over the decade. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander within the Kresse surname appeared in 2010 at a rate of 0.73%. Individuals who identified with two or more races reduced their percentage from 2.69% in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010. No individuals with the Kresse surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 94.74% | -0.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.92% | 94.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.69% | 1.02% | -62.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |