Explore the Family Name Kruckeberg
The meaning of Kruckeberg
German (Krückeberg): habitational name from a place so named near Herford, Westphalia.
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How common is the last name Kruckeberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kruckeberg has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 42,217th and held by 484 individuals. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 44,957th with a count of 477, marking a decrease in popularity by 6.49% and a diminution in count by 1.45%. The proportion of people carrying this name per 100,000 also decreased by 11.11%, from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #44,957 | -6.49% |
| Count | 484 | 477 | -1.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kruckeberg
In terms of ethnicity, a majority of those bearing the Kruckeberg surname identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.93% of Kruckebergs identified as White; by 2010, this figure was slightly down to 96.23%. Over the same period, there was a 22.33% increase in the percentage of Hispanic individuals identifying with the surname, rising from 1.03% to 1.26%. Additionally, 2010 saw 2.31% of Kruckebergs reporting two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 96.23% | -1.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.26% | 22.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |