Explore the Family Name Kroenke
The meaning of Kroenke
German (Krönke): diminutive of Krohn. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Kurt, Willi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kroenke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kroenke had a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 49,471 in popularity, but by 2010, it dropped slightly to rank 51,066. This change represents a decrease of 3.22%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased during this time from 399 to 408, reflecting a growth of 2.26%. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals with the surname Kroenke per 100,000 people decreased by 6.67%, falling from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #51,066 | -3.22% |
| Count | 399 | 408 | 2.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kroenke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of the surname Kroenke identify as White. The percentage of bearers who identified as White decreased slightly from 97.74% in 2000 to 95.59% in 2010. During the same period, there was an emergence of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races, moving from no representation in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. Additionally, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, accounting for 1.23% of all Kroenkes in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 95.59% | -2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |