Explore the Family Name Krochmal
The meaning of Krochmal
Polish: from krochmal ‘starch’, a nickname for a stiff person. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zygmunt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Krochmal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Krochmal saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 63,632nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 71,042th rank, indicating a decline of 11.65%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 293 in 2000 to 275 in 2010, a drop of 6.14%. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people fell by 18.18% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #71,042 | -11.65% |
| Count | 293 | 275 | -6.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krochmal
Moving on to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Krochmal identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 96.59% to 97.45%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and Black were negligible or non-existent in both years. Interestingly, there was a slight emergence of Hispanic identity within this surname group, going from 0 in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. However, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.05% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 97.45% | 0.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |