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

Krapf, 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 Krapf surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krapf in America

Krapf is the 19614th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krapf surname appeared 1,375 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 Krapf.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krapf 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 Krapf

The surname Krapf originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "krapfo," meaning "hook" or "curved object," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who made or used hooked tools.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, where a certain "Henricus Krapf" was mentioned in 1281. This suggests that the name was already well-established in that area during the medieval period.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records across German-speaking regions, with variations in spelling such as "Krapff," "Krapfe," and "Krappf." These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

During the 15th century, the name gained prominence in the region of Bavaria, with notable individuals bearing the surname. One such person was Johann Krapf (1435-1504), a respected scholar and theologian who served as a canon at the Regensburg Cathedral.

The 16th century saw the name spread further across German lands, with records indicating Krapf families residing in cities like Nuremberg and Augsburg. In 1539, a certain Hans Krapf was mentioned in the Annalen der Stadt Nürnberg (Annals of the City of Nuremberg), further solidifying the name's presence in the region.

As the centuries progressed, the Krapf name continued to be associated with various professions and achievements. Johann Ludwig Krapf (1810-1881), a renowned German missionary and explorer, is credited with pioneering the study of the Oromo and Swahili languages in East Africa.

Another notable figure was Johann Jakob Krapf (1766-1854), a Swiss-born architect and civil engineer who gained recognition for his work on several prestigious building projects in St. Petersburg, Russia.

In the 20th century, the name gained international recognition through the work of Lore Krapf (1901-1995), a German writer and activist who campaigned for women's rights and environmental conservation.

While the Krapf surname has its roots firmly planted in German soil, it has since spread across the globe, carried by generations of families and individuals who have left their mark in various fields and endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krapf

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

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

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