Explore the Family Name Kroes
The meaning of Kroes
Dutch and North German: 1. metonymic occupational name for a potter, from Middle Dutch croes(e), cruese ‘stone jar, drinking vessel’. 2. nickname for someone with curly hair, from Middle Dutch croes ‘curly, crinkly’. Compare Croes, Kroese, and Kroos. Some characteristic forenames: German Johannes, Monika. Dutch Cor, Gerrit, Jaap.
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How common is the last name Kroes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kroes ranks 41,886 in popularity as of 2010, a slight decrease from its 2000 rank of 40,465. This represents a -3.51% change over the decade. The count of individuals with this surname has however increased slightly from 509 to 519 between 2000 and 2010, showing a 1.96% rise. However, the proportion per 100k people bearing the surname Kroes decreased by -5.26% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #41,886 | -3.51% |
| Count | 509 | 519 | 1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kroes
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kroes, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority identify as White, at 96.72% in 2010, marginally down from 96.86% in 2000. There has been a notable decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, falling by 23.73% over the decade to comprise just 1.35% of those with the surname in 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Two or more races in 2010, though the number is still extremely small. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 96.72% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.35% | -23.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |