Explore the Family Name Kring
The meaning of Kring
1. German: topographic name for someone living by a round village “square” or a round field; or a metonymic occupational name for a baker of round pastries, from Middle High German kring(e) ‘ring, circle’. 2. German: from the name of Saint Quirin(us), especially in Rhineland. 3. Danish: from kring ‘circle (of people)’; also a nickname meaning ‘kind’ or ‘quick’. 4. Swedish: probably a soldier’s name from Old Swedish or dialect kring ‘quick, lively’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kring in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kring has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,340th in prevalence but climbed to 13,456th by 2010, marking an upward shift of 12.28%. The number of individuals carrying the Kring surname also grew from 1,759 to 2,263 during this period, a substantial rise of 28.65%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 increased by 18.46%, from 0.65 to 0.77.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,340 | #13,456 | 12.28% |
| Count | 1,759 | 2,263 | 28.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.77 | 18.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kring
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kring, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominantly White demographic, despite a slight decrease of 1.35% between 2000 and 2010. However, representation from other ethnicities experienced growth: Asian/Pacific Islanders went from 1.02% to 1.59%, marking a 55.88% increase, while those identifying as two or more races rose by 18.52%, from 1.08% to 1.28%. Hispanic representation also saw a modest increase from 1.59% to 1.81%. Notably, there were no identifiable Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native bearers of the Kring surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.68% | 94.39% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.81% | 13.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 1.59% | 55.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.28% | 18.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |