Explore the Family Name Kruggel
The meaning of Kruggel
Possibly an altered form of German Krugel or Krügel, from a diminutive of Krug. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Kruggel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kruggel has seen a slight decrease in its overall popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 68,973 and by 2010 it had dropped to 71,042, marking a 3% decrease. However, the frequency of individuals bearing the surname increased marginally from 266 in 2000 to 275 in 2010, a growth of 3.38%. The proportion of individuals named Kruggel per 100,000 people also saw a decrease during this period, from 0.1 to 0.09, reflecting a 10% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #71,042 | -3% |
| Count | 266 | 275 | 3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kruggel
The ethnicity associated with the surname Kruggel offers an interesting perspective as well. As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with this surname identify as White, with the percentage slightly dropping from 95.49% in 2000 to 94.91% in 2010. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a 10.65% increase, moving from 2.63% in 2000 to 2.91% in 2010. On a smaller scale, the Asian/Pacific Islander identity emerged in the 2010 census, accounting for 1.82% of people with the Kruggel surname. The categories of Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those reporting two or more races remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 94.91% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 2.91% | 10.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |