Explore the Family Name Kronk
The meaning of Kronk
German: 1. nickname for a sickly person, from Middle High German kranc ‘physically weak’. 2. from Low German Kraneke ‘crane’ (see Krahn).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kronk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kronk" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped from 29,840 in 2000 to 31,656 in 2010, showing a decrease of 6.09%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 743 to 730, experiencing a 1.75% reduction. This resulted in a drop in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.28 to 0.25, hence a decrease of 10.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,840 | #31,656 | -6.09% |
| Count | 743 | 730 | -1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kronk
Analyzing the data on ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Kronk" identify as White. This ethnic identity experienced a slight decline from 98.12% in 2000 to 96.99% in 2010, marking a change of -1.15%. During the same period, those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, rising from 1.08% to 2.47%, which represents a 128.70% jump. No changes were observed for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the percentage remaining at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.12% | 96.99% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 2.47% | 128.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |