Explore the Family Name Kroncke
The meaning of Kroncke
Altered form of German Kröhnke: from a diminutive of Middle Low German krōn, krān ‘crane’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kroncke in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kroncke" has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 76,700 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped in rank to 77,522, a decline of 1.07%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased during this same period, rising from 233 in 2000 to 247 in 2010, indicating an increase of 6.01%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, marking an 11.11% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #77,522 | -1.07% |
| Count | 233 | 247 | 6.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kroncke
In terms of ethnicity as extracted from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname "Kroncke" self-identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.57% in 2000 to 93.93% in 2010. The representation of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a minor increase, reaching 2.02% in 2010 from 0% in 2000. The Hispanic representation also increased, going from 0% in 2000 to 3.24% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained at 0% or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 93.93% | -2.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.24% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |