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

Krampf, 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 Krampf surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krampf in America

Krampf is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krampf surname appeared 157 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 Krampf.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krampf 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 Krampf

The surname KRAMPF has its origins in Germany, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "krampf," which means "cramp" or "spasm." This name was likely given as a descriptive nickname to someone who suffered from muscle cramps or spasms, or perhaps it referred to an occupation related to treating such conditions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KRAMPF can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the regions of Anhalt and Saxony-Anhalt in Germany, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various forms, such as "Crampf," "Krampe," and "Krampfe."

In the 15th century, a notable individual bearing the name KRAMPF was Hans Krampf, a German poet and writer who lived from around 1450 to 1510. His works, though not widely known today, provide insight into the literary and cultural traditions of his time.

Another historical figure with the surname KRAMPF was Johann Krampf, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1590 to 1670. He authored several works on religion and philosophy, contributing to the intellectual discourse of the 17th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name KRAMPF was also found in various regions of Germany, such as Saxony, Brandenburg, and Bavaria. It is possible that the name was associated with certain localities or place names, although specific records are scarce.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the KRAMPF surname was Friedrich Krampf, a German composer and musician who lived from 1720 to 1787. He contributed to the development of classical music during the Baroque and early Classical periods.

Another individual worth mentioning is Karl Krampf, a German historian and educator who lived from 1810 to 1888. He made significant contributions to the study of German history and culture, and his works were influential in academic circles of the time.

While the surname KRAMPF has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide a glimpse into the origins and early history of this surname within the German context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krampf

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

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

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