Explore the Family Name Kruel
The meaning of Kruel
German (Krül): probably a variant of Krull, a nickname from Middle Low German krul ‘shock of hair, curly hair’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Kruel in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kruel ranked 87,348 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to 91,981 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.3% over the decade. The actual count of individuals with this surname saw a minimal increase of 1.01%, rising from 198 in 2000 to 200 in 2010. Despite the slight fluctuation in numbers, the proportion of the Kruel surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #91,981 | -5.3% |
| Count | 198 | 200 | 1.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kruel
When examining ethnicity data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, most individuals with the surname Kruel identified as White, making up 82.32% of the total in 2000. However, this percentage decreased by 13.14% to 71.50% in 2010. In contrast, those identifying as Black experienced an increase from 16.67% in 2000 to 19.00% in 2010. Interestingly, there was also a new emergence of Hispanic representation, which accounted for 7.00% in 2010 but was not represented in the 2000 data. As for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, they did not have any representation in either of the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.32% | 71.5% | -13.14% |
| Black | 16.67% | 19% | 13.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |