Explore the Family Name Krodel
The meaning of Krodel
German (Krödel): from an old personal name, related to Ruhm ‘fame’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Gottfried, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Krodel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Krodel has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Krodel ranked 51,680 in popularity with a count of 378 individuals. By 2010, it had slid to rank 55,619 with a total count of 369, marking a change of -7.62 in rank and a -2.38 change in count. The proportion per 100k also decreased by -7.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #55,619 | -7.62% |
| Count | 378 | 369 | -2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krodel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Krodel surname identified as White, accounting for 96.83% in 2000 and 95.12% in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.85% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010 - an increase of 46.49%. Interestingly, the category of "two or more races" appeared in 2010 with a percentage of 1.63%, which was not present in 2000. No individuals with the Krodel surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 95.12% | -1.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.71% | 46.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |