2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Krattli
An occupational surname of Swiss origin referring to a wool carder or comber.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Krattli. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Krattli 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Krattli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Krattli, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (4.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Krattli
The surname KRATTLI is of Swiss-German origin, originating in the canton of Bern in Switzerland during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "kratto," meaning "woven basket" or "wickerwork," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to an occupation involving the production of wicker baskets or similar woven goods.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the KRATTLI surname can be found in the historical records of the town of Thun, located in the canton of Bern, dating back to the early 15th century. In these records, several individuals bearing the name KRATTLI were listed as residents of the town, indicating the surname's presence in the region during that time.
The KRATTLI surname has also been documented in various church records and parish registers from the 16th and 17th centuries in the cantons of Bern and Solothurn. These records often provide valuable insights into the lives and familial relationships of individuals bearing the name, as well as potential variations in spelling, such as "Krattli," "Krättli," or "Crättli."
One notable individual with the KRATTLI surname was Hans Krattli (1504-1568), a Swiss Protestant Reformer and theologian who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in the city of Bern. He was a contemporary of the renowned Protestant leader Huldrych Zwingli and was instrumental in establishing the Reformed Church in Bern.
Another historical figure bearing the KRATTLI name was Johann Krattli (1722-1798), a Swiss military officer who served in the Swiss Guards during the French Revolutionary Wars. He is known for his participation in the defense of the Tuileries Palace in Paris on August 10, 1792, where he was wounded during the conflict.
In the 19th century, the KRATTLI surname is recorded in various genealogical records and local histories from the cantons of Bern and Solothurn. One notable figure from this period was Jakob Krattli (1821-1897), a prominent Swiss politician and member of the National Council, the lower house of the Swiss Federal Assembly.
The KRATTLI surname has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations in Switzerland, such as the village of Krattligen in the canton of Bern, which may have derived its name from the surname itself or vice versa.
While the KRATTLI surname has a rich history rooted in the Swiss-German regions of Switzerland, it is important to note that the information provided here focuses primarily on historical records and accounts, as more recent census data may be subject to change and potentially less reliable for tracing the surname's origins and evolution over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krattli
Among Census respondents with the surname Krattli, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (4.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Krattli 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 Krattli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.5% · 86
- Hispanic or Latino7.8% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native4.9% · 5
- Two or more races3.9% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Krattli
Krattli 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-7 bearers (-6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 17,676 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,250 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -7 bearers (-6.4%) | Down 17,676 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 4,250 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 Krattli 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 | #158,432 | #154,182 | 2.7% |
| Count | 102 | 103 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Krattli bearers went from 102 to 103 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 4,250 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #154,182.
FAQ
Krattli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Krattli?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Krattli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Krattli?
Krattli ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Krattli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Krattli.
Has Krattli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Krattli went from 102 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Krattli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Krattli, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (4.9%). 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 Krattli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.5% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Krattli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.5%), Hispanic (7.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (4.9%). 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 Krattli (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 Krattli mean?
An occupational surname of Swiss origin referring to a wool carder or comber. 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 Krattli (0.03 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 are called Krattli?
See how many people have the last name Krattli on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.