Explore the Family Name Kriete
The meaning of Kriete
North German: nickname for a quarrelsome man, from Middle Low German krēte ‘discord’. Compare Kreiter 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Kriete in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kriete saw a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kriete was ranked 41,596th in popularity with 493 individuals carrying the name, representing approximately 0.18 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank of the name slightly improved to 41,579th, with an increased count of 523 individuals. This growth signifies a 6.09% increase over the decade, while its proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,596 | #41,579 | 0.04% |
| Count | 493 | 523 | 6.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kriete
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the Kriete surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, though there has been a small decline in this group from 96.75% in 2000 to 94.26% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.23% to 3.82%. Those identifying with two or more races also emerged in 2010, making up 1.34% of the total. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Kriete surname bearers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 94.26% | -2.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 3.82% | 71.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |