Explore the Family Name Kriel
The meaning of Kriel
1. German: habitational name from a place called Kriele, near Rathenow (Brandenburg). This surname is rare in Germany. 2. English (of Norman origin): variant of Croyle.
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How common is the last name Kriel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kriel" slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 62,236 but decreased to 64,559 in 2010, marking a change of -3.73%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Kriel surname slightly increased from 301 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, an increase of 2.33%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of -9.09%, moving from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #64,559 | -3.73% |
| Count | 301 | 308 | 2.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kriel
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Kriel", the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly linked to the White ethnicity. In 2000, 99% of individuals with the Kriel surname identified as White. This percentage slightly decreased to 98.38% in 2010, marking a -0.63% change. There were no individuals with the Kriel surname who identified with other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The category for two or more races also showed no representation for this surname in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.38% | -0.63% |
| 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% |