Explore the Family Name Kriger
The meaning of Kriger
1. German, Danish, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Krieger. 2. German: from the personal name Krigar, a vernacular form of Gregor (see Gregory). 3. Dutch: variant of Krieger, a surname of German origin, or perhaps an Americanized form of its cognates Krijger and Kreijger (see Kreiger). Compare Kryger.
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How common is the last name Kriger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kriger had decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kriger ranked at 32,652 among popular surnames, but by 2010 it had fallen to 38,484, a decrease of nearly 18%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this time period, from 663 in 2000 to 575 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 13%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 24% from 0.25 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,652 | #38,484 | -17.86% |
| Count | 663 | 575 | -13.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.19 | -24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kriger
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kriger between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 94.42% of those with the Kriger surname identified as white, but this dropped slightly by 2.38% to 92.17% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.56% in 2000 to 4.35% in 2010, an increase of almost 70%. Interestingly, while no individuals with the Kriger surname identified as Black in 2000, by 2010, 1.39% did so. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.96% in 2000 to 1.04% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.42% | 92.17% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 4.35% | 69.92% |
| Black | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 1.04% | -46.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |