Explore the Family Name Kronenberg
The meaning of Kronenberg
1. German and Swiss German: habitational name from a place called Kronenberg (there is one near Wuppertal), or possibly from any of the places called Kronberg (see Kronberg). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Krone ‘crown’ + German Berg ‘mountain, hill’.
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How common is the last name Kronenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kronenberg ranked 26,306 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 27,435 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of approximately 4.29%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual number of people bearing the surname increased from 873 in 2000 to 879 in 2010, a growth of about 0.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,306 | #27,435 | -4.29% |
| Count | 873 | 879 | 0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kronenberg
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kronenberg. From 2000 to 2010, there was a notable increase in the proportion of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.92% to 1.14%) and Hispanic (from 0.57% to 1.93%). There was also a modest increase among those reporting two or more ethnicities (from 0.80% to 0.91%). However, the majority still identified as White, though this proportion slightly decreased from 96.79% in 2000 to 95.79% in 2010. There were no changes in percentages for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 95.79% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 0.57% | 1.93% | 238.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 1.14% | 23.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0.91% | 13.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |