Explore the Family Name Kressman
The meaning of Kressman
Americanized form of German Kressmann: variant of Kress. Compare Cressman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kressman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kressman has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 121,058 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, its rank had improved to 118,853, a 1.82% increase. The number of people carrying the Kressman surname also saw an increase over this decade, with a count of 132 in 2000 growing to 146 by 2010, a notable 10.61% rise. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,058 | #118,853 | 1.82% |
| Count | 132 | 146 | 10.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kressman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kressman, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 99.24% of those bearing this surname identified as White, and although there was a slight decrease to 95.89% by 2010, it is still the dominant ethnicity associated with this surname. There are no records of people with the Kressman surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, having two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either of these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.24% | 95.89% | -3.38% |
| 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% |