Explore the Family Name Krichbaum
The meaning of Krichbaum
German (Hesse): topographic name for someone who lived near a wild plum tree (blackthorn), the fruit of which (sloe) is still sought after; from Middle High German krieche + boum ‘tree’ (German Baum). Compare Kriechbaum and Kriegbaum, and also Creekbaum, Kreighbaum, Krickbaum, and Krigbaum.
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How common is the last name Krichbaum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname Krichbaum, there's been a slight decline in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In detail, the rank of this surname moved from 40,690 in 2000 to 43,732 in 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 7.48%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this name also decreased from 506 to 493 during this period, marking a reduction of about 2.57%. The proportion of people with the surname Krichbaum per 100,000 fell by 10.53%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #43,732 | -7.48% |
| Count | 506 | 493 | -2.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krichbaum
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reflects some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all (98.22%) of those with the surname identified as White, but this percentage dropped slightly to 94.73% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentages identifying as Black and Hispanic rose from zero to 1.22% and 1.42% respectively. The category of two or more races also appeared in 2010 with a proportion of 1.83%. However, there were no individuals with the surname Krichbaum who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.22% | 94.73% | -3.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |