2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kravig
A surname derived from a Scandinavian place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Kravig. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kravig 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Kravig in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kravig, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kravig
Among Census respondents with the surname Kravig, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Kravig 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 Kravig surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.7% · 104
- Two or more races5.2% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kravig
Kravig 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
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+5 bearers (+4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,319 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.5%) | Up 3,319 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 Kravig 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 | #148,347 | #145,028 | 2.2% |
| Count | 111 | 116 | 4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kravig bearers went from 111 to 116 (+4.5% change). The surname moved up 3,319 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #145,028.
FAQ
Kravig surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kravig?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Kravig. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Kravig?
Kravig ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Kravig. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Kravig.
Has Kravig become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kravig went from 111 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 5 (+4.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Kravig?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kravig, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Kravig in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.7% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kravig appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.7%), Two or More Races (5.2%), Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Kravig (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 Kravig mean?
A surname derived from a Scandinavian place name. 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 Kravig (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 Kravig?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.