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

Krall, 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 Krall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krall in America

Krall is the 8328th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krall surname appeared 3,980 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Krall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krall 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 Krall

The surname Krall is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 13th century in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'kral,' which means 'bent' or 'crooked,' likely referring to a physical characteristic or perhaps a topographical feature associated with the name's earliest bearers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, where a certain 'Henricus Krall' is mentioned in a document dated 1287. This suggests that the name was already established in the area by the late 13th century.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various records from the town of Nuremberg, with references to individuals such as 'Hans Krall' (1423-1489) and 'Katharina Krall' (1452-1521). These records provide valuable insights into the geographical spread of the name during the late medieval period.

During the 16th century, the surname Krall gained prominence with the rise of notable figures like Johannes Krall (1508-1574), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. Another notable bearer of the name from this era was Christoph Krall (1553-1612), a German composer and organist known for his sacred and secular works.

As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way into historical records in other regions. For instance, in the 17th century, the name appears in documents from the Netherlands, with mentions of individuals like 'Jan Krall' (1621-1679), a Dutch merchant and trader.

In the 18th century, the Krall name gained further prominence with the birth of Johann Krall (1723-1789), a German philosopher and writer whose works explored themes of ethics and morality. Another notable figure from this period was Wilhelm Krall (1745-1819), a German artist and engraver whose works were widely acclaimed for their intricate detail and artistic merit.

Moving into the 19th century, the Krall surname was associated with several prominent figures, including Karl Krall (1801-1875), a German historian and author who wrote extensively on the history of the Germanic tribes and their migrations. Additionally, there was August Krall (1832-1901), an Austrian linguist and Orientalist renowned for his contributions to the study of ancient languages and cultures.

These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have borne the surname Krall throughout history, but the name's rich legacy extends far beyond these mentions, with many other bearers having left their mark across various fields and disciplines over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krall

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

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 Krall 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 Krall 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 Krall was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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