Explore the Family Name Kreuzer
The meaning of Kreuzer
German: variant of Kreutzer. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Dietmar, Hans, Heinrich, Horst, Reiner, Wilhelm, Willi, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Kreuzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kreuzer saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kreuzer ranked 28,888th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it rose to 28,777th, marking a growth of 0.38%. The count of individuals with the Kreuzer surname also increased from 775 to 827, an increment of 6.71%. However, the proportion per 100,000 population dipped slightly by -3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,888 | #28,777 | 0.38% |
| Count | 775 | 827 | 6.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kreuzer
Regarding ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Kreuzer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a minor decrease from 97.29% to 96.86%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both these years. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a modest rise from 1.16% to 1.33%. Most notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a change from 0.77% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010, a surge of 103.9%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 96.86% | -0.44% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 1.57% | 103.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.33% | 14.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |