Explore the Family Name Kryger
The meaning of Kryger
1. Polish: from German Krieger and Krueger. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): Polish-influenced variant of Krieger and Krueger. 3. Dutch: variant, archaic or Americanized, of Krijger, an occupational name from Middle Dutch criger ‘warrior, soldier’. Compare Kriger. 4. Danish, Norwegian (of Danish origin), and Swedish: from German Krueger ‘innkeeper’.
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How common is the last name Kryger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kryger has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kryger was ranked 34,038 in terms of commonality, with a total count of 631 occurrences. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 36,246 with only 618 individuals bearing the surname, a drop of 2.06 percent. The proportion per 100,000 also experienced a decline by 8.7 percent from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,038 | #36,246 | -6.49% |
| Count | 631 | 618 | -2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kryger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within the Kryger surname bearers. The majority identify as White, with a tiny increase from 93.03 percent in 2000 to 93.20 percent in 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Black, with a rise of 103.50 percent from 1.43 percent in 2000 to 2.91 percent in 2010. Individuals identifying as having two or more races decreased by 21.93 percent, while the Hispanic ethnicity saw a reduction of 12.61 percent. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity went down to zero by 2010 from 1.74 percent in 2000. No changes were observed in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.03% | 93.2% | 0.18% |
| Black | 1.43% | 2.91% | 103.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.69% | 2.1% | -21.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 0.97% | -12.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |