Explore the Family Name Kroboth
The meaning of Kroboth
German: ethnic name for a Croat, from an altered form of South Slavic Hrvat (see Horvat, compare Slovenian Hrovat). Compare also Czech and Croatian Krobot. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kroboth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kroboth saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,290th most popular, but by 2010 it fell down to 44,730th place, showing a change of -3.33%. Despite this drop in ranking, the number of people bearing the surname actually increased from 470 in 2000 to 480 in 2010, an increase of 2.13%. However, when evaluated in terms of proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of -5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #44,730 | -3.33% |
| Count | 470 | 480 | 2.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kroboth
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Kroboth identify as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 96.81% in 2000 to 95% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, rising from 1.7% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. A new entry in 2010 saw 1.04% of Kroboths identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Meanwhile, the percentage of Kroboths reporting two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.06% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 95% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.71% | 59.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |