Explore the Family Name Krise
The meaning of Krise
1. Altered form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Kreis. 2. German: variant of Kries or Kriese.
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How common is the last name Krise in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Krise saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,742 in popularity, but by 2010, the rank had dropped to 24,090, which represents a 10.8% decrease. The overall count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, moving from 1,116 in 2000 to 1,045 in 2010 - a 6.36% change. Consequently, the proportion of the population with the name Krise per 100,000 people also declined by 14.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,742 | #24,090 | -10.8% |
| Count | 1,116 | 1,045 | -6.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.35 | -14.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krise
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Krise, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there were shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those carrying this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 94.09% in 2000 to 92.25% in 2010. The second largest group, American Indian and Alaskan Native, also saw a decrease from 3.76% to 2.97%. However, those identifying as Two or More Races increased significantly from 1.25% to 2.20%, and there was a notable increase in the Hispanic category from 0.54% to 1.63%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among people who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, with figures remaining at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 92.25% | -1.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.76% | 2.97% | -21.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 2.2% | 76% |
| Hispanic | 0.54% | 1.63% | 201.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |