Explore the Family Name Kroschel
The meaning of Kroschel
South German (Kröschel): variant of Gröschel (see Groeschel). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kroschel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kroschel has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 66,073rd in popularity across the country and increased to 64,388th by 2010, marking a change of 2.55%. During this same time frame, the count of individuals with the Kroschel surname also grew from 280 to 309, an increase of 10.36%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people in the U.S remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #64,388 | 2.55% |
| Count | 280 | 309 | 10.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kroschel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kroschel has also experienced some changes, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, those identifying as White made up 95.36% of all individuals with the surname, but this percentage decreased slightly to 93.85% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races increased from 1.79% to 1.94%. The most significant change was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 2.14% in 2000 to 3.56% in 2010, a notable increase of 66.36%. No individuals with the Kroschel surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 93.85% | -1.58% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 3.56% | 66.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.94% | 8.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |