Explore the Family Name Kriner
The meaning of Kriner
South German and Jewish: variant of Kreiner. Compare Criner.
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How common is the last name Kriner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kriner has seen a substantial increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 15,815 in 2000, it climbed to 14,299 by 2010, marking a 9.59% increase. The count of individuals with the Kriner name also rose during this period, increasing by nearly 24% from 1,690 to 2,093. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Kriner per 100,000 increased by 12.7%, indicating that the name's popularity is growing at a steady pace.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,815 | #14,299 | 9.59% |
| Count | 1,690 | 2,093 | 23.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.71 | 12.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kriner
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Kriner surname, significant shifts were observed from 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 61.70% and 30.99% respectively. The Hispanic ethnicity group also saw a considerable surge of 164.62%. There was a notable inaugural representation of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities too, which didn't exist in the 2000 data. On the other hand, the White group witnessed a slight decrease of 3.68%, though it still constitutes the majority ethnicity for the Kriner surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 93.41% | -3.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.86% | 30.99% |
| Black | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 1.72% | 164.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.76% | 61.7% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |