Explore the Family Name Kruser
The meaning of Kruser
German: nickname from the inflected form of krūs, see Kruse.
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How common is the last name Kruser in the United States?
The surname Kruser has witnessed a decrease in its popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 47,654th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 56,710th, marking a 19% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 418 people in 2000 to 360 in 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 13.88%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the surname Kruser per 100,000 residents dropped by 20%, from 0.15 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #56,710 | -19% |
| Count | 418 | 360 | -13.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kruser
With respect to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Kruser identified as White, making up 96.89% in 2000 and 95.56% in 2010. However, the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races increased. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, they made up 1.94% of the Krusers in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased by 54.17%, from 1.44% to 2.22% over the same period. There were no changes in the categories of Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 95.56% | -1.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 2.22% | 54.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |