Explore the Family Name Krogh
The meaning of Krogh
Danish, Norwegian, and North German (Schleswig-Holstein): variant of Krog. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels, Knud, Borge, Dagny, Egil, Erik, Gudrun.
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How common is the last name Krogh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Krogh saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 16,471 compared to a rank of 17,911 in 2010, reflecting a change of -8.74%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 1,607 in 2000 to 1,561 in 2010, a drop of -2.86%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Krogh per 100,000 reduced by -11.67%, going from 0.6 in 2000 to 0.53 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,471 | #17,911 | -8.74% |
| Count | 1,607 | 1,561 | -2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.53 | -11.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krogh
When looking at the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Krogh surname, several shifts can be observed based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, there were incremental increases in the proportions of those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those reporting two or more races. The largest increase was seen in those identifying as Hispanic, with a 67% growth from 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.20% in 2000 to 95% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 95% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.67% | 67% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.54% | 54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.56% | 0.7% | 25% |
| Black | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |