Explore the Family Name Krom
The meaning of Krom
1. Dutch (also De Krom): nickname for a hunchback, from Middle Dutch crom ‘crooked’. 2. North German: variant of Kromm. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Yiddish krom ‘shop’, ‘store’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a retailer.
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How common is the last name Krom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Krom' has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Krom was ranked 18,412th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it moved up to 16,802nd, exhibiting an increase of 8.74%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also showed a remarkable rise of 22.67%, growing from 1,385 to 1,699. This means that for every 100,000 people, there were approximately 0.51 individuals named Krom in 2000, which increased to about 0.58 in 2010, marking a 13.73% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,412 | #16,802 | 8.74% |
| Count | 1,385 | 1,699 | 22.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.58 | 13.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krom
The ethnic identity associated with the Krom surname also shifted from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, decreasing slightly from 95.23% to 92.94%, other ethnicities experienced a growth. For instance, the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.23% to 1.88%, while those identifying as Two or more races grew from 0.87% to 1.18%. Similarly, the Hispanic representation rose from 1.59% to 2.41%, and Black from 0.36% to 0.65%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw an increase from 0.72% to 0.94%. However, no specific data was suppressed for privacy in these findings.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.23% | 92.94% | -2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.41% | 51.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 1.88% | 52.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 1.18% | 35.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.72% | 0.94% | 30.56% |
| Black | 0.36% | 0.65% | 80.56% |