Explore the Family Name Krzemien
The meaning of Krzemien
Polish (Krzemień): from the vocabulary word krzemień ‘flint’, either a topographic name for someone living in a flinty place or a nickname for a hard man. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Casimir, Ewa, Jolanta, Jozef, Marcin, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Krzemien in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Krzemien has seen a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 61544 to 63373, a drop of about 2.97%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by around 3.28% during the same period, from 305 to 315, while the proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #63,373 | -2.97% |
| Count | 305 | 315 | 3.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krzemien
The ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Krzemien surname also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identified as White, with an increase from 96.07% to 96.83%. Interestingly, there was a decrease of approximately 30.87% in those identifying as two or more races, going from 2.30% to 1.59%. No individuals with the Krzemien surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 96.83% | 0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 1.59% | -30.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |