Explore the Family Name Kronenberger
The meaning of Kronenberger
German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Kronenberg (see Kronenberg). Some characteristic forenames: German Gunter, Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Kronenberger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kronenberger has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kronenberger was ranked 39,678th in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had fallen to 41,303rd, representing a decrease of 4.1%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 521 to 527 over the same period, showing a growth of 1.15%. However, when assessing the proportion of people named Kronenberger per 100,000, there was a decrease of 5.26%, moving from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #41,303 | -4.1% |
| Count | 521 | 527 | 1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kronenberger
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Kronenberger surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it's noted that the majority identify as White, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 94.82% in 2000 to 93.55% in 2010. The share of those identifying as Hispanic also saw a decrease, from 3.26% to 2.85% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of people with this last name identifying with two or more races experienced a significant increase, growing from 1.15% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010. For Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, the data was either suppressed for privacy or remained at zero in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.82% | 93.55% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 2.85% | -12.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.9% | 65.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |