Explore the Family Name Kroeze
The meaning of Kroeze
Dutch: variant of Kroese. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Dirk, Gerritt, Marinus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kroeze in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kroeze has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,955th most common surname and by 2010, it had climbed to the 42,094th position, reflecting a notable 4.23% change. The count of people with the Kroeze surname also increased from 462 in 2000 to 516 in 2010, marking an increase of 11.69%. However, its proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.17 in both the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #42,094 | 4.23% |
| Count | 462 | 516 | 11.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kroeze
Looking at the ethnic identity of individuals possessing the Kroeze surname, there have been some small shifts in the decade from 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of Kroeze's are white, making up 95.67% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 94.96% in 2010. There was a minor increase in those identifying as two or more races, growing from 1.52% to 1.94%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were not represented in 2000 but comprised 1.16% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals remained almost constant, moving from 1.95% to 1.94%. Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities were not recorded under the Kroeze name for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 94.96% | -0.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.94% | 27.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 1.94% | -0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |