2000
#127,948
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Krautbauer
A German occupational surname referring to a cabbage/kraut farmer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Krautbauer. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Krautbauer 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Krautbauer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Krautbauer, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Krautbauer
The surname KRAUTBAUER is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century in the regions of Bavaria and Austria. The name is derived from the German words "Kraut," meaning "cabbage" or "herb," and "Bauer," meaning "farmer" or "peasant." This combination suggests that the name likely originated from individuals who were involved in the cultivation of cabbages or herbs, or perhaps were farmers of these crops.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the KRAUTBAUER surname can be found in the Dorfbücher (village books) of Bavaria, dating back to the late 16th century. These records documented the names of residents in various villages and towns, often including occupations or other identifying information. The name KRAUTBAUER appears in several of these records, indicating its presence in the region during that time period.
In the 17th century, the KRAUTBAUER name can be found in the church records of the town of Altötting in Bavaria. These records include baptisms, marriages, and burials, providing valuable insights into the lives of individuals bearing this surname. One notable entry from 1642 mentions a Johannes KRAUTBAUER, who was a farmer in the village of Oberreitnau.
As the centuries progressed, the KRAUTBAUER name spread beyond its original regions, with some individuals migrating to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One notable KRAUTBAUER was Johann Georg KRAUTBAUER (1725-1792), a Bavarian-born artist and painter who gained recognition for his religious works and portraits.
In the 19th century, the KRAUTBAUER name appeared in various historical records and documents across German-speaking regions. One example is the birth record of Karl KRAUTBAUER (1832-1899), a renowned Austrian architect who designed several notable buildings in Vienna, including the Konzerthaus and the Musikverein concert hall.
Another prominent figure bearing the KRAUTBAUER surname was Franz KRAUTBAUER (1865-1932), an Austrian physician and scientist who made significant contributions to the field of radiology. His research on X-rays and their medical applications earned him recognition and awards during his lifetime.
Despite its German origins, the KRAUTBAUER surname can also be found in other parts of the world, likely due to emigration and migration patterns throughout history. However, the name's roots and earliest recorded instances remain firmly rooted in the German-speaking regions of Bavaria and Austria, reflecting its connection to the agricultural and farming communities of those areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krautbauer
Among Census respondents with the surname Krautbauer, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Krautbauer 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 Krautbauer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.1% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Krautbauer
Krautbauer 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
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
+3 bearers (+2.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,915 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-18 bearers (-14.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,072 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,948 | 123 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.4%) | Down 5,915 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -18 bearers (-14.3%) | Down 17,072 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 Krautbauer 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 | #133,863 | #150,935 | -12.8% |
| Count | 126 | 108 | -14.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Krautbauer bearers went from 126 to 108 (-14.3% change). The surname moved down 17,072 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #150,935.
FAQ
Krautbauer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Krautbauer?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Krautbauer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Krautbauer?
Krautbauer ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Krautbauer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Krautbauer.
Has Krautbauer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Krautbauer went from 126 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 18 (-14.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Krautbauer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Krautbauer, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Krautbauer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.1% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Krautbauer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.1%), Hispanic (0.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Krautbauer (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 Krautbauer mean?
A German occupational surname referring to a cabbage/kraut farmer. 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 Krautbauer (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 surname Krautbauer?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.