Explore the Family Name Kreuz
The meaning of Kreuz
German: variant of Kreutz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kreuz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kreuz saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,609th most popular, but by 2010, it had climbed to 51,610th. This represents an increase of 7.19%. Furthermore, the number of people with the Kreuz surname also grew during this time period. There were 345 individuals with the name in 2000, and by 2010, this count had risen to 403, marking an increase of 16.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #51,610 | 7.19% |
| Count | 345 | 403 | 16.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kreuz
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Kreuz surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 99.42% identified as such in 2000, and while this percentage dropped slightly to 97.02% in 2010, it remained the dominant ethnicity associated with the name. The census data from 2010 does indicate a small emergence of Hispanic identity among those with the Kreuz surname, accounting for 1.24% of the total. No significant changes were observed in Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.42% | 97.02% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| 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% |