Explore the Family Name Krus
The meaning of Krus
German: variant of Kraus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Krus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Krus' experienced a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 42,134th in prevalence but slipped to 43,885th by 2010 — a decrease of 4.16%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Krus surname slightly increased from 485 to 491, showing a growth of 1.24%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 5.56%, indicating that while the absolute number of people with the surname grew, their share within the overall population slightly declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #43,885 | -4.16% |
| Count | 485 | 491 | 1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krus
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the changes in ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Krus'. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage dropped slightly from 96.29% in 2000 to 93.89% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among bearers of the Krus surname grew by an impressive 67.96%, albeit from a smaller base, increasing from 2.06% to 3.46%. Notably, there was also a new appearance of Black identity, accounting for 1.43% of the total by 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were consistently zero, suggesting no individuals with the Krus surname identified with these ethnicities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 93.89% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 3.46% | 67.96% |
| Black | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |