Explore the Family Name Kringen
The meaning of Kringen
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name, from the definite singular form of kring ‘circle, ring’, referring e.g. to a road around a mountain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kringen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kringen" has seen minor changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kringen was ranked 73,154 in popularity and slightly dipped to rank 76,768 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.94%. Despite a drop in rank, the count of individuals with the surname increased marginally from 247 to 250, reflecting a growth of 1.21%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a slight decrease of 11.11%, dropping from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #76,768 | -4.94% |
| Count | 247 | 250 | 1.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kringen
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnicity associated with the Kringen surname. In the year 2000, the majority, at 94.33%, identified as White, which slightly decreased to 92.80% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase from 2.02% to 4.00% during the same period. There were no recorded changes for individuals with the Kringen surname who identified as Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 92.8% | -1.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.02% | 4% | 98.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |