Explore the Family Name Kruis
The meaning of Kruis
1. Dutch (also Van der Kruis and Van de Kruis): topographic name for someone who lived by a crossing or by a place of execution, from Dutch kruis ‘cross’. 2. German: nickname meaning ‘crab’, from Middle High German kruiz. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Derk.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kruis in the United States?
The surname "Kruis" showed a slight increase in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 51458th most common, with around 380 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had climbed to the 50275th position with an increase of 2.3% and a count of 416, showing a nearly 10% growth. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #50,275 | 2.3% |
| Count | 380 | 416 | 9.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kruis
Regarding ethnic identity, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Kruis surname was predominantly associated with White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.05% to 93.27% respectively. It's worth noting that by 2010, some bearers of the Kruis name identified as Hispanic, which didn't appear in the 2000 census. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also rose from 2.63% to 2.88%. There were no recorded occurrences of the Kruis name among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 93.27% | -2.89% |
| Two or More Races | 2.63% | 2.88% | 9.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |