2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kranzusch
A surname representing a German region or place of origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Kranzusch. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kranzusch 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Kranzusch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kranzusch, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kranzusch
The surname Kranzusch has its origins in the German region of Saxony, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "kranz," meaning "wreath" or "garland," and was likely an occupational name for someone who crafted or sold wreaths, possibly a florist or a merchant dealing in floral decorations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kranzusch can be found in the Saxony parish records of 1487, where a Hans Kranzusch is listed as a resident of the town of Freiberg. This region, known for its rich mining history, may have been the initial home of the Kranzusch family, as many surnames emerged from occupations related to the mining industry.
In the 16th century, the name Kranzusch appeared in various forms, such as Krantzusch, Krantzusche, and Krantzusch, reflecting the spelling variations common in that era. One notable mention is in the town chronicles of Zwickau, where a Christoph Krantzusch is recorded as a respected merchant and member of the local guild in 1532.
As the Kranzusch family spread across Germany, they left their mark in different regions. In the 17th century, a Johann Kranzusch was a prominent figure in the city of Leipzig, serving as a respected lawyer and legal advisor to the local court. His son, Georg Kranzusch (1628-1701), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned jurist and professor of law at the University of Leipzig.
The 18th century saw the Kranzusch name extend beyond Germany's borders. Hans Kranzusch (1712-1789), a skilled woodcarver from Saxony, traveled to Austria and established a successful workshop in Vienna, where his intricate woodwork adorned many of the city's grand buildings and churches.
In the 19th century, the Kranzusch family had a presence in various parts of Germany. Notable individuals include the writer and poet Karl Kranzusch (1813-1879), who gained recognition for his romantic poetry and literary works, and the renowned botanist Friedrich Kranzusch (1841-1912), who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and wrote several influential books on the flora of Central Europe.
While the surname Kranzusch may not be as widespread as some other German surnames, it has left an indelible mark on the history and culture of the regions where its bearers have resided, from the mining towns of Saxony to the intellectual centers of Leipzig and the artistic landscape of Vienna.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kranzusch
Among Census respondents with the surname Kranzusch, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Kranzusch 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 Kranzusch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.8% · 110
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kranzusch
Kranzusch 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+12 bearers (+11.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,800 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,920 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.4%) | Up 2,800 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 2,920 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 Kranzusch 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 | #142,108 | #145,028 | -2.1% |
| Count | 117 | 116 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kranzusch bearers went from 117 to 116 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 2,920 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #145,028.
FAQ
Kranzusch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kranzusch?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Kranzusch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Kranzusch?
Kranzusch ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Kranzusch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Kranzusch.
Has Kranzusch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kranzusch went from 117 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Kranzusch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kranzusch, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Black (1.7%). 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 Kranzusch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.8% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kranzusch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.8%), Two or More Races (2.6%), Black (1.7%). 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 Kranzusch (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 Kranzusch mean?
A surname representing a German region or place of origin. 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 Kranzusch (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 have the last name Kranzusch?
Want to know how many people have the last name Kranzusch? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.