Explore the Family Name Kriese
The meaning of Kriese
German: 1. variant of Kries. 2. probably also a variant of Griese. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerda, Otto.
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How common is the last name Kriese in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kriese is not very common in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 51,119th in popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to 51,941st, a decrease of 1.61%. However, the number of people with this surname slightly increased during this decade, going from 383 in 2000 to 400 in 2010, a modest increase of 4.44%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #51,941 | -1.61% |
| Count | 383 | 400 | 4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kriese
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kriese, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly seen among individuals who identify as white. In 2000, 97.65% of individuals with this last name identified as white, decreasing slightly to 97% in 2010. A small proportion identified with two or more races, increasing from 2.09% in 2000 to 2.25% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 97% | -0.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 2.25% | 7.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |