Explore the Family Name Krupke
The meaning of Krupke
Germanized form of Polish, Sorbian, or Czech Krupka. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Krupke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity ranking of the surname 'Krupke' fell from 65,862 in 2000 to 68,345 in 2010, a decrease of roughly 3.77%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased by an approximate 2.49%, from 281 people in 2000 to 288 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.1 during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #68,345 | -3.77% |
| Count | 281 | 288 | 2.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krupke
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of people with the surname 'Krupke' identify as White. In 2000, about 98.22% of 'Krupke' individuals identified as White, a figure that slightly increased to 98.61% by 2010. During these years, there were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.22% | 98.61% | 0.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |