Explore the Family Name Kroeplin

The meaning of Kroeplin

German (Kröplin): habitational name from a place in Mecklenburg called Kröpelin.

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How common is the last name Kroeplin in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Kroeplin surname has seen a steady increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 71,808th most popular and by 2010, it had risen to 68,345th, marking a 4.82% growth. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 253 to 288, an increase of 13.83%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Kroeplin per 100k individuals increased from 0.09 to 0.1, representing an 11.11% change.

20002010Change
Rank#71,808#68,3454.82%
Count25328813.83%
Proportion per 100k0.090.111.11%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kroeplin

The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Kroeplin surname. In 2000, 94.86% of those with the Kroeplin surname identified as White, increasing to 96.18% by 2010. This signifies a 1.39% change. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased from 3.16% to 2.08%, a decline of 34.18%. There were no reported Kroeplins who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.

20002010Change
White94.86%96.18%1.39%
Two or More Races3.16%2.08%-34.18%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%