Explore the Family Name Kreyer
The meaning of Kreyer
German: occupational name (especially in Austria) for a herald or town crier, from an agent derivative of Middle High German krai ‘shout’ (see Krey). Compare Krier.
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How common is the last name Kreyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kreyer" saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kreyer was ranked as the 78,838th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 79,846th spot, reflecting a decrease of 1.28%. However, despite this slip in ranking, the actual number of individuals with the Kreyer surname increased from 225 to 238 during the same period, marking a growth of 5.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #79,846 | -1.28% |
| Count | 225 | 238 | 5.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kreyer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kreyer remained predominantly white according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 98.22% of Kreyers identified as white, which slightly dropped to 96.22% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not reported or suppressed for privacy (denoted by "0" or "(S)"). Notably, there was no change recorded in the percentage of Kreyers identifying with two or more races over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.22% | 96.22% | -2.04% |
| 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% |