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

Kranig, 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 Kranig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kranig in America

Kranig is the 80419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kranig surname appeared 236 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 Kranig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kranig 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 Kranig

The surname Kranig has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "krank," which means "ill" or "sick." The name likely referred to an ancestor who had a profession related to caring for the sick or treating illnesses.

Kranig is found in historical records from various regions of Germany, particularly in the southern and central areas. One of the earliest known mentions of the name is in a church registry from the town of Nürnberg in 1557, where a certain Hans Kranig was recorded as a resident.

In the 17th century, the name appears in several documents from the state of Saxony. A notable example is the record of a Johann Kranig, who was a respected physician in the city of Leipzig during the 1670s. His contributions to medical knowledge and his work in treating patients during the outbreak of the plague in 1680 earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

The variant spelling "Krannig" can be found in some historical records from the 18th century, originating in the region of Hesse. One such reference is the birth record of a Michael Krannig, born in the town of Marburg in 1754.

As the name spread across various German states, it was carried by individuals from different walks of life. In the 19th century, a notable figure was Friedrich Kranig (1808-1872), a prominent lawyer and politician from Bavaria. He served as a member of the Bavarian parliament and was known for his advocacy of legal reforms.

Another notable individual with the surname Kranig was Wilhelm Kranig (1837-1911), a German artist and painter who was renowned for his landscapes and portraits. His works were exhibited in several major galleries across Europe during his lifetime.

Throughout history, the surname Kranig has been present in various regions of Germany, with bearers from diverse professions and backgrounds. While not as widespread as some other German surnames, it has left its mark in historical records and has been carried by individuals who have contributed to various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kranig

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

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

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