2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Krauza
Polish origin surname derived from the word "krawiec" meaning tailor or dressmaker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Krauza. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Krauza 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Krauza in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Krauza, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Krauza
The surname Krauza has its origins in Poland, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "krauza," which means "a small glass or vessel." This suggests that the name may have been occupational in nature, possibly referring to someone who worked with glassware or pottery.
The earliest recorded instances of the Krauza surname can be found in various historical documents and records from the 16th and 17th centuries in Poland. One notable example is Jan Krauza, a merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Krakow during the late 16th century.
As the name spread across different regions of Poland, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. Some of the alternative spellings included Krauze, Krauzo, and Krauzyn. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic shifts over time.
In the 18th century, the Krauza name appeared in several genealogical records and parish registers in the regions of Silesia and Greater Poland. During this period, Andrzej Krauza (1712-1789) was a renowned scholar and professor of theology at the University of Krakow.
As the Polish diaspora spread across Europe and beyond, the Krauza surname traveled with them. In the late 19th century, Tomasz Krauza (1857-1924) was a prominent Polish-American artist and painter who settled in Chicago and gained recognition for his landscapes and portrait works.
Another notable figure was Zofia Krauza (1892-1976), a Polish writer and novelist who gained critical acclaim for her literary works during the interwar period and in the years following World War II.
In the 20th century, the Krauza name continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life. One example is Jan Krauza (1920-2005), a Polish-born engineer and inventor who made significant contributions in the field of electronics and telecommunications.
Throughout its history, the Krauza surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artisans, scholars, artists, and professionals, reflecting the rich tapestry of Polish heritage and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krauza
Among Census respondents with the surname Krauza, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Krauza 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 Krauza surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Krauza
Krauza appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-4 bearers (-3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 363 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.8%) | Down 363 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 Krauza 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 | #154,907 | #155,270 | -0.2% |
| Count | 105 | 101 | -3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Krauza bearers went from 105 to 101 (-3.8% change). The surname moved down 363 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #155,270.
FAQ
Krauza surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Krauza?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Krauza. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Krauza?
Krauza ranks #155,270 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 101 people with the surname Krauza. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), 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 Krauza.
Has Krauza become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Krauza went from 105 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #154,907 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Krauza?
Among Census respondents with the surname Krauza, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%). 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 Krauza in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Krauza appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Hispanic (5.9%). 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 Krauza (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 Krauza mean?
Polish origin surname derived from the word "krawiec" meaning tailor or dressmaker. 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 Krauza (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 have the surname Krauza?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.