Explore the Family Name Krippner
The meaning of Krippner
German: 1. occupational name from Middle High German krippe ‘manger (for farm fodder)’ + -ner suffix common in occupational names. 2. habitational name for someone from Krippen in Saxony.
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How common is the last name Krippner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Krippner has shown an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 54,522nd most popular surname, while by 2010, it had risen to the 52,851st position, marking a growth rate of 3.06%. The number of people with the Krippner surname also grew from 354 in 2000 to 392 in 2010, a rise of 10.73%. However, its proportion per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.13 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #52,851 | 3.06% |
| Count | 354 | 392 | 10.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krippner
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Krippner surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.18% of Krippners were White, slightly increasing to 97.45% by 2010. In 2000, a small percentage (1.69%) identified as Hispanic, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of Krippners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 97.45% | 0.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |