Explore the Family Name Kreul
The meaning of Kreul
German: from Middle High German kröuwel ‘claw, hook, three-pronged fork’, apparently a nickname for someone who used such an implement or perhaps a metonymic occupational name for someone who made them.
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How common is the last name Kreul in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Kreul" witnessed a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,366th and had a count of 390, or 0.14 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, it dropped to the 56,710th position with 360 counts or 0.12 per 100,000 people. This reflects a reduction of approximately 12.6% in rank and 7.69% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #56,710 | -12.6% |
| Count | 390 | 360 | -7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kreul
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Kreul surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 97.95% and 98.06% respectively. This signifies a minor increase of 0.11%. Other ethnic categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all reported zero or negligible percentages for both years, indicating that the Kreul surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 98.06% | 0.11% |
| 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% |