Explore the Family Name Krieser
The meaning of Krieser
German: variant of Grieser and possibly also of Kreiser. The surname Krieser is rare in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Krieser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Krieser has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Krieser was ranked 70,906 but dropped to 83,834 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 18.23%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 257 in 2000 to 224 in 2010, a reduction of 12.84%. Accordingly, the proportion of Krieser per 100,000 people fell by 20%, from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #83,834 | -18.23% |
| Count | 257 | 224 | -12.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krieser
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Krieser surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, increasing slightly from 94.94% to 97.32%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups in either year. However, there was a notable decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping by 36.29% from 3.50% in 2000 to 2.23% in 2010. The data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 97.32% | 2.51% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 2.23% | -36.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |