Explore the Family Name Kroger
The meaning of Kroger
North German (Kröger): occupational name for an innkeeper, a variant of Krüger (see Krueger 2). Compare Kroeger. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Dieter, Erwin, Fritz, Hannelore, Hanns, Hilde, Inge, Kurt, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Kroger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kroger" has slightly declined in the United States over a decade. In 2000, the name ranked 15,825th in popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to the 16,376th position, indicating a decrease of 3.48 percent. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 1,689 in 2000 to 1,758 in 2010, a growth of 4.09 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased marginally from 0.63 to 0.6 during the same period, showing a slight downward trend in the overall use of the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,825 | #16,376 | -3.48% |
| Count | 1,689 | 1,758 | 4.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.6 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kroger
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname "Kroger" based on the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts within a 10 year span. In 2000, the largest ethnic group associated with the surname was White, accounting for 93.55 percent, which dropped to 91.30 percent by 2010. The Hispanic community saw an increase, moving from 2.43 percent in 2000 to 3.75 percent in 2010, a significant 54.32 percent change. The Black community also witnessed an increase, from 1.72 percent to 2.39 percent over the decade. Notably, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories showed activity in 2010, each capturing 0.46 percent of those bearing the surname "Kroger", whereas they were unrepresented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.55% | 91.3% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 3.75% | 54.32% |
| Black | 1.72% | 2.39% | 38.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.65% | -7.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |