Explore the Family Name Krimm
The meaning of Krimm
German: 1. habitational name from any of the places called Krimm or Krim, in Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg, former East Prussia, and Bavaria. 2. variant of Grimm. 3. nickname for a hunched or bent person, from Low German krimpen ‘to crimp or shrivel’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Gunter.
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How common is the last name Krimm in the United States?
The surname Krimm saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 58,257th in the United States but slipped to 75,799th by 2010; this represents a decrease of 30.11%. The number of people with the Krimm surname also dropped during this period. There were 326 individuals with this surname in 2000, but by 2010 there were only 254, signifying a reduction of 22.09%. Furthermore, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100k fell by 25.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #75,799 | -30.11% |
| Count | 326 | 254 | -22.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krimm
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with the Krimm surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this group constituted 96.32% of all Krimms, and their proportion increased to 98.43% by 2010. A small fraction (1.84%) reported having two or more races in 2000, but in 2010 this category was suppressed for privacy reasons. No Krimms identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 98.43% | 2.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |