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

Kravig, 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 Kravig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kravig in America

Kravig is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kravig surname appeared 111 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 Kravig.

The history of the last name Kravig

The surname KRAVIG originated in the region of Scandinavia, specifically in Norway and Denmark, during the Viking Age, which lasted from the late 8th century to the late 11th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "kráka," meaning "crow," and the suffix "-vig," which could signify a bay, inlet, or cove where crows were commonly found.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KRAVIG can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of literary works from the 13th and 14th centuries. These sagas often mention individuals with the name KRAVIG, suggesting that the name was well-established in the region by that time.

In the late 13th century, a Norwegian chieftain named Olaf Kravig was mentioned in the Fagrskinna, an Icelandic chronicle detailing the lives of Norwegian kings. Olaf Kravig was known for his leadership during the civil wars that plagued Norway in that era.

Another notable figure bearing the name KRAVIG was Sigurd Kravig, a Danish explorer who is believed to have accompanied Erik the Red on his journey to Greenland in the late 10th century. Sigurd Kravig is mentioned in the Vinland Sagas, which recount the Norse exploration of North America.

In the 15th century, a Swedish merchant named Johan Kravig is recorded as having established a successful trade route between Stockholm and the Baltic ports. His business ventures contributed to the economic prosperity of Sweden during that period.

During the 16th century, a Norwegian artist named Ingrid Kravig gained recognition for her intricate woodcarvings, which adorned several churches and cathedrals across Norway. Her works are still celebrated today as examples of traditional Norwegian folk art.

The name KRAVIG has also been associated with various place names throughout Scandinavia, such as Kravigfjorden in Norway, which is a fjord located in the northern part of the country. Another example is the village of Kravinge in Denmark, which likely derived its name from the KRAVIG surname.

Over the centuries, the name KRAVIG has undergone minor spelling variations, such as Kravik, Kravic, and Kravige, but the core elements of the name have remained largely intact, reflecting its deep-rooted history and cultural significance in Scandinavia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kravig

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

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 Kravig 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.

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

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