Explore the Family Name Kribs
The meaning of Kribs
German: variant of Krips and Krebs. This surname is also found in France (Lorraine and Alsace). Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien, Romain.
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How common is the last name Kribs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kribs" decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 53,659th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 56,444th spot, marking a 5.19% decrease. During this same period, however, the actual count of individuals with the Kribs surname rose marginally from 361 to 362, indicating a growth of 0.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #56,444 | -5.19% |
| Count | 361 | 362 | 0.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kribs
The ethnicity associated with the Kribs surname also showed some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 94.74% of those bearing the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.20% in 2010. The proportion of people with the Kribs surname identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.05% in 2000 to 3.59% in 2010, marking a growth of 17.7%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census. Interestingly, by 2010, 1.38% of individuals with the Kribs surname began to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, a category that was not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 94.2% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 3.05% | 3.59% | 17.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |