Find out how popular the last name Kraak is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kraak.

Kraak, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kraak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kraak in America

Kraak is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kraak surname appeared 205 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Kraak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kraak to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kraak

The surname Kraak has its origins in the Netherlands, tracing back to the early 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch word "kraak," which referred to a type of Portuguese carrack, a large sailing vessel used for trade and exploration during the Age of Discovery.

This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in maritime activities, such as sailors, merchants, or shipbuilders. The earliest recorded instances of the surname Kraak can be found in Dutch records from the 1600s, particularly in coastal regions and cities with strong maritime traditions.

Historical references to the name Kraak can be found in various Dutch archives and documents from the 17th and 18th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a Jacob Kraak, a merchant who traded with the Dutch East Indies Company in the mid-1600s.

The surname Kraak also appears in some older place names and geographical references. For instance, the small village of Kraakenhuizen in the Netherlands, which translates to "Houses of Kraak," may have been named after an early inhabitant or landowner with the surname Kraak.

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname Kraak throughout history, we can mention:

1. Cornelis Kraak (1608-1677), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still-life compositions and portraits.
2. Pieter Kraak (1730-1804), a Dutch politician and jurist who served as the mayor of Rotterdam in the late 18th century.
3. Gerrit Kraak (1855-1932), a Dutch architect and urban planner responsible for the design of several notable buildings in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
4. Johanna Kraak (1875-1949), a Dutch feminist and activist who fought for women's suffrage and equal rights in the early 20th century.
5. Willem Kraak (1920-2005), a celebrated Dutch composer and conductor known for his symphonic works and collaborations with various orchestras.

While the surname Kraak may not be as common as other Dutch surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in the maritime and cultural traditions of the Netherlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kraak

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kraak.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kraak was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kraak has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kraak was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Kraak, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!