Explore the Family Name Kruckenberg
The meaning of Kruckenberg
German (Krückenberg): habitational name from a place so named in Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erhardt, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Kruckenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kruckenberg saw modest changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it dropped slightly from 27,439th to 27,707th—a decline of 0.98%. However, the total number of individuals with this surname increased during this period, rising by 4.96% from 827 to 868. Consequently, the proportion of people bearing the surname per 100,000 declined by 6.45%, from 0.31 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,439 | #27,707 | -0.98% |
| Count | 827 | 868 | 4.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kruckenberg
The ethnicity representation within the Kruckenberg surname has also seen subtle shifts, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White make up the vast majority of those with this surname, with a marginal increase of 0.65% from 96.61% in 2000 to 97.24% in 2010. The Hispanic representation decreased by 25.69% from 1.09% to 0.81%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities have also reduced by 24.85% from 1.69% to 1.27%. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity bearing the Kruckenberg surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 97.24% | 0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.27% | -24.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 0.81% | -25.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |