Explore the Family Name Kropf
The meaning of Kropf
German and Swiss German: 1. from Middle High German kropf ‘goiter’, hence a nickname for a person with a conspicuous crop due to goiter or for a short person. 2. nickname for a man of short stature (see Kropp). The surname Kropf is also found in Hungary and Slovenia. In part, it is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname, originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola, Slovenia (see Kocevar). Some characteristic forenames: German Siegfried, Alois, Aloys, Arno, Jurgen, Liesl, Matthias.
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How common is the last name Kropf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kropf has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 12,524 in terms of popularity and had a count of 2,269. By 2010, although the ranking remained relatively stagnant at 12,467, the count of individuals with this surname rose to 2,490, marking an increase of 9.74%. The proportion of people with the Kropf surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.84 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,524 | #12,467 | 0.46% |
| Count | 2,269 | 2,490 | 9.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kropf
On the other hand, the ethnic identity linked to the surname Kropf changed over this decade. As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with this surname identified as White, 96.52% in 2000 and 95.38% in 2010. However, there was a significant rise in those identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 2.25% in 2000 to 3.29% in 2010. A smaller percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, with a slight increase from 0.40% in 2000 to 0.44% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races decreased from 0.53% to 0.44%, whereas no one identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 95.38% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 3.29% | 46.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.44% | 10% |
| Two or More Races | 0.53% | 0.44% | -16.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |