Explore the Family Name Krietemeyer
The meaning of Krietemeyer
German: distinguishing nickname for a farmer who cultivated newly cleared land, from Middle High German geriute ‘woodland cleared for cultivation or settlement + meier ‘tenant farmer’ (see Meyer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Krietemeyer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Krietemeyer saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,659th most popular, but by 2010, it climbed to 52,383rd – a growth of 2.38%. The actual count of people with this surname also increased from 361 to 396 during this period, indicating a 9.7% rise. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Krietemeyer per 100,000 remained stable at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #52,383 | 2.38% |
| Count | 361 | 396 | 9.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krietemeyer
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Krietemeyer identify as white. In 2000, this group constituted 95.01% of all Krietemeyers, and this percentage increased mildly to 96.46% by 2010. A smaller portion, 3.32% in 2000 and 3.54% in 2010, identified as Hispanic. No Krietemeyers reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.01% | 96.46% | 1.53% |
| Hispanic | 3.32% | 3.54% | 6.63% |
| 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% |