Explore the Family Name Kroner
The meaning of Kroner
German (also Kröner): 1. habitational name for someone from any of the places called Kronau in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, or East Prussia. 2. derivative of Kron or Krone. 3. from a noun derivative of Middle Low German kronen ‘to grumble’, hence a nickname for a cantankerous person. 4. from an old personal name based on Old High German gruoni, Old Saxon grōni ‘green’ in the sense of ‘fresh new life’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Klaus, Aloysius, Georg.
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How common is the last name Kroner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kroner saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,753rd most popular surname in the United States with a count of 1,053 people carrying this last name. By 2010, although the number of individuals named Kroner only slightly decreased to 1,048, its ranking dropped to 24,049th, making it less common overall. This represents a decrease of 5.7% in rank and a 0.47% decrease in count over a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,753 | #24,049 | -5.7% |
| Count | 1,053 | 1,048 | -0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kroner
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kroner also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this proportion slightly decreased from 95.82% in 2000 to 95.61% in 2010. The second largest group identified as Hispanic, growing from 1.80% in 2000 to 2.00% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races also increased, going from 0.47% in 2000 to 0.57% in 2010. Meanwhile, those who identified as Black decreased from 1.61% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Kroner who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 95.61% | -0.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2% | 11.11% |
| Black | 1.61% | 1.34% | -16.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0.47% | 0.57% | 21.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |