Explore the Family Name Kroeker
The meaning of Kroeker
German: Rhenish variant of Kröger (see Krueger).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kroeker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kroeker has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 20,456 with a count of 1,206 people bearing the name, equating to 0.45 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 20,263 with an increase in the count to 1,313 individuals, however, the proportion remained the same at 0.45 per 100,000 people. This represents a growth rate of approximately 8.87% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,456 | #20,263 | 0.94% |
| Count | 1,206 | 1,313 | 8.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kroeker
In terms of ethnicity linked to the surname Kroeker, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 95.77% to 94.36%. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a significant increase of 71.77%, rising from 1.24% to 2.13%. Another notable change was in the American Indian and Alaskan Native group, which increased by 44.83% from 0.58% to 0.84%. There were slight shifts in those identifying as two or more races (a decrease of 3.45%) and new representations in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 94.36% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 2.13% | 71.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 1.68% | -3.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0.84% | 44.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |