Explore the Family Name Krugh
The meaning of Krugh
Americanized form of German Krug.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Krugh in the United States?
The surname Krugh saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Krugh was ranked 41,320th in popularity; however, by the end of the decade, it had moved up to the 40,610th spot, representing a 1.72% change. The number of people with the surname also rose during this period, with an 8.25% increase from 497 individuals in 2000 to 538 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Krugh per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #40,610 | 1.72% |
| Count | 497 | 538 | 8.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krugh
The ethnicity associated with the surname Krugh also showed some interesting changes during the same period, as noted in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all individuals with this surname (96.78%) identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage had dropped slightly to 92.75%. Meanwhile, there were significant increases in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races. In fact, by 2010, 1.12% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.86% reported being of two or more races. The percentage of Hispanic individuals also increased, going from 1.81% in 2000 to 3.90% in 2010, marking a notable 115.47% change. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 92.75% | -4.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 3.9% | 115.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |