2000
#121,058
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Krasky
A surname derived from the Czech word "krásný" meaning beautiful or handsome.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Krasky. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Krasky 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Krasky in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Krasky, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Krasky
The surname KRASKY originated in the Czech Republic, with its roots traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Czech word "kraska," meaning "beauty" or "pretty one." The name likely originated as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who were considered particularly attractive or pleasing in appearance.
The earliest known reference to the KRASKY surname can be found in the records of the city of Prague, dating back to the late 1300s. These records mention a family of artisans and craftsmen bearing the name, suggesting that they were respected members of the local community.
In the 16th century, the KRASKY name appeared in the town of Pilsen, where a prominent family of brewers and tavern owners bore the surname. This connection to the brewing industry may have contributed to the spread of the name throughout the region.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the KRASKY surname was Jan KRASKY, a merchant and trader who lived in Prague in the early 1500s. He was known for his successful business ventures and his involvement in local politics.
Another notable figure was Anna KRASKY, born in 1672, who was a renowned herbalist and healer in the town of Brno. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and natural remedies was highly respected, and she was sought out by people from all walks of life.
In the 19th century, the KRASKY name gained further recognition with the birth of Karel KRASKY, a celebrated Czech composer and musician. Born in 1848, he composed numerous works for orchestras and chamber ensembles, and his compositions were widely performed throughout Europe.
The KRASKY surname also has ties to the town of Kutná Hora, where a family of skilled stonemasons and architects bore the name in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Their exceptional craftsmanship can be seen in the intricate carvings and architectural details of several historic buildings in the region.
Another prominent figure was Ludmila KRASKY, a pioneering educator who lived in the late 19th century. She was instrumental in establishing several schools for girls in Prague and advocated for equal educational opportunities for women.
While the KRASKY surname has its origins in the Czech Republic, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by individuals and families who migrated in search of new opportunities or fled from political upheavals or conflicts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krasky
Among Census respondents with the surname Krasky, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Krasky 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 Krasky surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.8% · 114
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Krasky
Krasky 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-17 bearers (-12.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 23,083 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+4 bearers (+3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,353 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,058 | 132 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-12.9%) | Down 23,083 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.5%) | Up 1,353 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 Krasky 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 | #144,141 | #142,788 | 0.9% |
| Count | 115 | 119 | 3.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Krasky bearers went from 115 to 119 (+3.5% change). The surname moved up 1,353 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #142,788.
FAQ
Krasky surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Krasky?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Krasky. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Krasky?
Krasky ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Krasky. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Krasky.
Has Krasky become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Krasky went from 115 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 4 (+3.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #144,141 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Krasky?
Among Census respondents with the surname Krasky, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). 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 Krasky in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.8% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Krasky appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.8%), Two or More Races (2.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). 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 Krasky (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 Krasky mean?
A surname derived from the Czech word "krásný" meaning beautiful or handsome. 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 Krasky (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 common is the surname Krasky?
Find out how common the surname Krasky is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.