2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kraml
Austrian origin referring to a shopkeeper or merchant.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Kraml. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kraml surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Kraml in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kraml, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kraml
The surname Kraml is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "kram," which referred to a small shop or market stall, suggesting that the name may have been initially borne by a trader or merchant.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kraml can be found in the Bavarian town records dating back to the late 1300s, where a certain Hans Kraml was mentioned as a local merchant. The name also appears in various municipal records and tax rolls throughout the 15th and 16th centuries across southern Germany.
In the early 1600s, a notable figure named Johann Kraml (1592-1670) gained recognition as a renowned mathematician and astronomer in Nuremberg. His contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and his work on improving the accuracy of astronomical calculations were highly regarded during his lifetime.
Another individual of historical significance was Karl Kraml (1801-1888), a German politician and lawyer who played a prominent role in the Frankfurt Parliament of 1848-1849, advocating for liberal reforms and constitutional rights in the midst of the revolutionary upheavals sweeping across Europe at the time.
During the 19th century, the Kraml surname also found its way to other parts of Europe, with records indicating families bearing this name in regions such as Austria and Switzerland. One notable figure from this period was the Austrian composer and conductor Franz Kraml (1834-1897), who gained recognition for his operas and orchestral works.
In the early 20th century, a German writer and journalist named Hans Kraml (1888-1965) achieved literary acclaim for his novels and short stories, which often explored themes of rural life and the struggles of ordinary people during the tumultuous times of World War I and its aftermath.
Throughout its history, the Kraml surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, ranging from merchants and traders to scholars, politicians, and artists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have borne this name over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kraml
Among Census respondents with the surname Kraml, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Kraml bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kraml surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.8% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino6.1% · 7
- Two or more races3.5% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kraml
Kraml appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,497 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+3 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,496 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Down 6,497 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.7%) | Up 1,496 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kraml surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #145,757 | 1.0% |
| Count | 112 | 115 | 2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kraml bearers went from 112 to 115 (+2.7% change). The surname moved up 1,496 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #145,757.
FAQ
Kraml surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kraml?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Kraml. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Kraml?
Kraml ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Kraml. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kraml.
Has Kraml become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kraml went from 112 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 3 (+2.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Kraml?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kraml, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Two or More Races (3.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kraml in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.8% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kraml appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.8%), Hispanic (6.1%), Two or More Races (3.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kraml (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kraml mean?
Austrian origin referring to a shopkeeper or merchant. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kraml (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Kraml?
Find out how common the surname Kraml is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.