Explore the Family Name Krok
The meaning of Krok
1. Polish: nickname for someone with an unusual walk, from krok ‘gait, step’. 2. German: variant of Krock. 3. Swedish: nickname or soldier’s name from krok ‘crook, bend’, probably originally alluding to a bent back. 4. Altered form of Dutch Krook and possibly also of German Krog. 5. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from the town of Kroki (today Krakės, Lithuania). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Ewa, Henryk, Jozef, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Krok in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Krok has decreased over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Krok was ranked 31,167 in terms of prevalence and this ranking dropped to 37,125 in 2010, showing a decrease of approximately 19.12%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Krok surname fell from 704 in 2000 to 601 in 2010, marking a 14.63% reduction. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also declined by 23.08%, from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,167 | #37,125 | -19.12% |
| Count | 704 | 601 | -14.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.2 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krok
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Krok surname identified as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 95.60% in 2000 to 96.17% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity within the Krok population saw notable growth from 1.70% in 2000 to 3.00% in 2010, a change of 76.47%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander fell to zero by 2010 from initial percentages of 1.28% and 0.71% in 2000, respectively. There were no changes observed in the proportions of those identifying as Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 96.17% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 3% | 76.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.28% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |