Explore the Family Name Kressin
The meaning of Kressin
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kresin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kressin in the United States?
The surname Kressin, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 32,984 and by 2010 it had dropped to 35,057, a downshift of 6.28%. The count of people with this surname also dipped slightly from 655 in 2000 to 643 in 2010, a decline of 1.83%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals bearing the Kressin surname per 100,000 decreased by 8.33% over this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,984 | #35,057 | -6.28% |
| Count | 655 | 643 | -1.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kressin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kressin surname identify as White, although there has been a small decrease of 0.84% from 2000 to 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Kressins identifying with two or more races saw a modest increase of 2.63% over the same period. Interestingly, the census recorded a new demographic in 2010, with 1.4% of Kressins identifying as Hispanic. No Kressins identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 97.2% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 0.78% | 2.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |