Explore the Family Name Kronebusch
The meaning of Kronebusch
German: probably a topographic name meaning ‘crane woods’ for a person who lived near it or owned it. Comparable would be Kronwald in Pomerania.
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How common is the last name Kronebusch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kronebusch saw a slight surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 70,273rd most popular surname in the United States, by 2010 it had climbed to 68,770th position, indicating a 2.14% increase in its ranking. The number of people carrying the name also grew from 260 to 286 during this period, which translates to a 10% growth rate. However, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #68,770 | 2.14% |
| Count | 260 | 286 | 10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kronebusch
The ethnicity associated with the surname Kronebusch shows a predominantly White background according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 99.23% of individuals carrying the surname identified as White, although this slightly declined to 97.20% in 2010. No recorded changes were observed for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native between these years, they remained at zero percent. This suggests that the Kronebusch surname is largely representative of those with White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.23% | 97.2% | -2.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |