Explore the Family Name Krome
The meaning of Krome
1. German: variant of Kromer. 2. Perhaps an altered form of Dutch Krom.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Krome in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Krome" saw a noticeable decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Krome ranked 67,522 in popularity with 273 individuals carrying this last name, signifying a proportion of 0.1 per 100k. Fast forward to 2010, the rank dropped to 85,659 and the count decreased to 218 people, lowering the proportion per 100k to 0.07. This signifies a decrease in popularity by around 26.86% and a count reduction of approximately 20.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #85,659 | -26.86% |
| Count | 273 | 218 | -20.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krome
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Krome" also experienced slight shifts between the years 2000 and 2010, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of the individuals identified as White, representing 97.44% in 2000 and 95.87% in 2010, indicating a minor decrease of 1.61%. Notably, there was an introduction of Hispanic identification in 2010, accounting for 2.29% of the population with the surname. Meanwhile, there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds in either year. Those identifying with two or more races were present in 2000, making up 1.83%, but disappeared completely by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 95.87% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |