Explore the Family Name Kruer
The meaning of Kruer
North German (Krüer): occupational name for a herb or vegetable dealer or a maker of herbal medicines, from a shortened form of Low German Krüder, an agent noun from Middle Low German krut ‘green plant, (medicinal) herb, spice’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans.
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How common is the last name Kruer in the United States?
The surname Kruer saw a decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 39,052nd most popular surname and this fell to 45,189th spot by 2010. This represents a drop of 15.71% in its ranking. The actual count of people bearing the surname also fell from 531 in 2000 to 474 in 2010, representing a 10.73% decrease. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people in the U.S., the number of people with the surname Kruer fell from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, a 20% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #45,189 | -15.71% |
| Count | 531 | 474 | -10.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kruer
In terms of ethnicity, the Kruer surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 99.44% of Kruers identified as White, and this proportion slightly decreased to 98.52% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Kruer surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during both these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.44% | 98.52% | -0.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |