Explore the Family Name Krugman
The meaning of Krugman
Americanized form of German Krugmann, and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: occupational name for a tavern keeper or, in southern Germany, a maker or seller of mugs and jugs, a variant of Krueger formed with Middle High German man, German Mann ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Faina, Hyman, Meyer.
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How common is the last name Krugman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Krugman has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 33,830 in terms of popularity and this rank dropped to 38,582 by 2010, marking a decrease of 14.05%. The actual count of individuals with the Krugman surname also fell from 635 in 2000 to 573 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 9.76%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Krugman per 100k population saw a decline of 20.83% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,830 | #38,582 | -14.05% |
| Count | 635 | 573 | -9.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.19 | -20.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krugman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Krugman is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.11% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly dropped to 96.34% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.42% in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010, marking a 47.18% increase. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Krugman identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 96.34% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.09% | 47.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |