Explore the Family Name Krinsky
The meaning of Krinsky
Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Krynki (Krinki), now in Belarus. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Levi, Mendel, Menachem, Yehuda.
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How common is the last name Krinsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Krinsky has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 26,738 but it fell to 27,376 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.39%. However, the count of people with the surname Krinsky actually increased from 856 in 2000 to 882 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.04%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 6.25% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,738 | #27,376 | -2.39% |
| Count | 856 | 882 | 3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krinsky
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides an overview of the ethnicity associated with the surname Krinsky. The majority identity as White, representing 97.08% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.15% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 77.86%, moving from 1.40% to 2.49% over the ten years. The category of two or more races experienced a decline from 1.05% in 2000 to 0.57% in 2010. No change was recorded for the categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 96.15% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 2.49% | 77.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 0.57% | -45.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |