Explore the Family Name Krum
The meaning of Krum
1. German: variant of Krumm ‘crooked, deformed’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from German krumm ‘crooked, deformed’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Krum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Krum" increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,225th and increased to a rank of 14,643 in 2010, showing growth of 3.82%. Moreover, there were 1,774 people with the surname in 2000, which rose to 2,032 by 2010, marking an impressive 14.54% increase. The proportion of the population with this surname also saw an upward trend per 100k from 0.66 in 2000 to 0.69 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,225 | #14,643 | 3.82% |
| Count | 1,774 | 2,032 | 14.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.69 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krum
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Krum identified as White (96.11%). By 2010, while still the most common ethnic identity, this percentage had slightly decreased to 92.91%. Over the same period, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew significantly from 0.90% to 2.36%, and Hispanic representation also increased from 1.24% to 2.17%. The portion identifying with two or more races showed moderate growth from 0.96% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010. There were decreases in those specifying their ethnic identity as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, dropping to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 92.91% | -3.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 2.36% | 162.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 2.17% | 75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.43% | 48.96% |
| Black | 0.51% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0% | 0% |