Explore the Family Name Krill
The meaning of Krill
German: 1. nickname for a lively, cheerful person, from Low German krill ‘lively, healthy’. 2. variant of Krüll (see Krull). 3. from an East Prussian pet form of Karl.
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How common is the last name Krill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Krill" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 18,775 in the U.S., but by 2010, it had fallen to 21,330, representing a change of -13.61 percent. Similarly, the count of people with this surname decreased from 1,350 in 2000 to 1,228 in 2010, showing a decline of -9.04 percent. The proportion of people bearing the name per 100,000 also fell from 0.5 to 0.42 during the same period, marking a decrease of -16.0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,775 | #21,330 | -13.61% |
| Count | 1,350 | 1,228 | -9.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.42 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krill
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the "Krill" surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. While predominantly White, with a decrease from 98.15 percent in 2000 to 96.58 percent in 2010, there is an increase in its association with other ethnicities. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname increased from 0.44 to 0.81, marking an increase of 84.09 percent. People identifying as two or more races also rose from 0.52 to 0.73 during the decade, indicating a growth of 40.38 percent. Meanwhile, the Hispanic percentage skyrocketed from 0.59 to 1.63, a significant rise of 176.27 percent. There was no change in the Black population and the American Indian and Alaskan Native populations with this surname, with both groups maintaining a zero percentage in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.15% | 96.58% | -1.6% |
| Hispanic | 0.59% | 1.63% | 176.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.81% | 84.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.52% | 0.73% | 40.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |