Explore the Family Name Kriz
The meaning of Kriz
1. Czech (Kříž) and Slovak (Kríž, Križ): from the old personal name Kříž, Kríž (literally ‘cross’) or a short form of Kristián (see Christian). Slovak name can also be a habitational name for someone from a place called Kríž, named with the word kríž ‘cross’. 2. Slovenian and Croatian (Križ): topographic name from križ ‘cross’, applied to someone who lived near a cross set up by the roadside or in the marketplace. Compare Cross, Kris, Krisch, and Krish.
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How common is the last name Kriz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kriz saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 16,972, but by 2010 it had fallen to 18,786, representing a change of -10.69%. The count of people with this surname also dropped from 1,545 to 1,459, marking a decline of 5.57%. When considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the name Kriz decreased by 14.04%, from 0.57 to 0.49.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,972 | #18,786 | -10.69% |
| Count | 1,545 | 1,459 | -5.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.49 | -14.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kriz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kriz has seen some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority identified as White in both 2000 (93.72%) and 2010 (94.93%), there were significant changes within other ethnic groups. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, going from 0.58% in 2000 to 1.30% in 2010. The number of people reporting two or more races fell by 29.38%, while the Hispanic group also experienced a decline, decreasing by 32.63%. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories both reported zero percent in 2010, indicating a possible suppression of data for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.72% | 94.93% | 1.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 1.92% | -32.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 1.37% | -29.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 1.3% | 124.14% |
| Black | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |