Explore the Family Name Kroll
The meaning of Kroll
1. German and Dutch: nickname for someone with curly hair, from Middle High German krol ‘curly’, Middle Low German krulle ‘ringlet, curl’, Middle Dutch croel, crul (apparently a loanword from German). 2. Germanized form of Polish Krol. 3. German (also Kröll): from the ancient Germanic personal name Rollo, based on hrōd ‘fame, renown’. 4. German (Kröll): nickname for a snappish, brusk person, from Middle High German krellen ‘to claw’. 5. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Krol.
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How common is the last name Kroll in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Kroll' has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kroll was the 3098th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 3253rd spot, a decrease of 5 percent in its rank. However, the actual count of people with the surname increased from 10,731 in 2000 to 11,098 in 2010, an increase of 3.42 percent. This suggests that while the surname became less popular relative to other surnames, the number of individuals with the surname Kroll did grow during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,098 | #3,253 | -5% |
| Count | 10,731 | 11,098 | 3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.98 | 3.76 | -5.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kroll
Turning to ethnicity, the distribution of the Kroll surname among different ethnic identities also varied between the two censuses. The majority (94.50 percent in 2010, down from 95.88 percent in 2000) identify as White. The second largest group identifies as Hispanic, growing from 1.79 percent in 2000 to 2.36 percent in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased over this period, albeit from small bases. The largest growth was seen in the "Two or more races" category, which grew by 56.57 percent. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census and demonstrates the rich diversity of ethnic identities associated with the Kroll surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 94.5% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.36% | 31.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.55% | 56.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0.81% | 20.9% |
| Black | 0.41% | 0.42% | 2.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0.35% | 34.62% |
Kroll ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Kroll is French & German, which comprises 29.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (23.4%) and Eastern European (19.2%). Additional ancestries include Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, Italian, Korean, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 29.7% |
| British & Irish | 23.4% |
| Eastern European | 19.2% |
| Other | 27.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Kroll
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Kroll have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 61.20% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 61.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 61.20% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 60.90% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 60.50% |
What Kroll haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Kroll is R-CTS1211, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS1211 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include E-V13 and I-Z58, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Schultz, Schmidt, Hoffman, Wolff, Wolf, Nagy, Richter, Wolfe, Novak, Werner.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Kroll surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Kroll have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Kroll" Surname 36.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Kroll" Surname 31.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Kroll" Surname 15.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Kroll" Surname 15.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Kroll?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Kroll are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition