Explore the Family Name Krey
The meaning of Krey
German: 1. nickname from Middle Low German krege ‘crow’. Compare Kray. 2. occupational name for a watchman, Middle High German krai, presumably a loanword from French cri ‘shout, cry’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Benno, Gerhard, Johann.
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How common is the last name Krey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Krey has seen a slight decrease in rank from 24,037 in 2000 to 25,202 in 2010, representing a change of -4.85%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname marginally increased by 0.41% during the same period, from 979 to 983. The proportion of people with the Krey surname per 100,000 also dropped by 8.33%, from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,037 | #25,202 | -4.85% |
| Count | 979 | 983 | 0.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krey
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Krey are white, accounting for 95.93% in 2010, up slightly from 95.10% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races both decreased over the decade, dropping by 22.83% and 15.79%, respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals with the Krey surname identifying as Hispanic showed a slight increase of 4.64%, from 1.94% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 95.93% | 0.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 2.03% | 4.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.12% | -15.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 0.71% | -22.83% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |