Explore the Family Name Krocker
The meaning of Krocker
German: habitational name for someone from the city of Kraków in Poland (see Krock 1).
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How common is the last name Krocker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Krocker' experienced a moderate decrease from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 62,396 in 2000, the surname's ranking dropped to 66,931 in 2010, which represented a 7.27% decrease. In terms of count, there was a slight fall of 1.67%, with 300 recorded instances of the surname in 2000 and 295 in 2010. This change also resulted in a reduction in the proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, marking a 9.09% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #66,931 | -7.27% |
| Count | 300 | 295 | -1.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krocker
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Krocker', the Decennial U.S. Census data reflects that it is predominantly aligned with those identifying as White, although this proportion has slightly fallen from 98% in 2000 to 95.59% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of Black individuals carrying the surname rose from 0% to 2.37% during the same period. However, there was no significant change in the number of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity over the decade. The data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 95.59% | -2.46% |
| Black | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |