Explore the Family Name Krisher
The meaning of Krisher
Americanized form of German Krischer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Krisher in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Krisher" has seen a slight decrease over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 31,014 in terms of popularity but by 2010 it had dropped to 34,073, marking a change of -9.86. The total count of people with this last name also fell from 708 in 2000 to 667 in 2010, a decrease of 5.79. Similarly, the proportion of people with the surname "Krisher" per 100,000 of the population diminished by 11.54, falling from 0.26 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,014 | #34,073 | -9.86% |
| Count | 708 | 667 | -5.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krisher
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Krisher" identify as White, which slightly decreased from 96.89% in 2000 to 96.4% in 2010. An interesting trend is the increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 1.41% in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010, showing a 17.02% change. The proportion of people identifying as having two or more ethnic identities also saw a minor rise, going up by 5.88%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained at 0.90% in both years. There were no recorded changes for the categories Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 96.4% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.65% | 17.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0.9% | 5.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |