2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Krcil
A Croatian surname derived from an occupational name for a furrier or tanner.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Krcil. 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 Krcil 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 Krcil 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 Krcil, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Krcil
The surname KRCIL is believed to have originated in the Czech Republic, with roots dating back to the early 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the old Czech word "krčil," which translates to "bend" or "curve," possibly referring to someone who lived near a bend in a river or a curved path.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KRCIL can be found in a land registry document from the town of Cesky Krumlov, dated around 1280. This document mentions a "Jan KRCIL" as a landowner in the region. The surname is also mentioned in several other medieval records from various parts of Bohemia, indicating its widespread use during this period.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Vaclav KRCIL was a prominent merchant and guild member in the city of Prague. He was involved in the lucrative trade of textiles and spices and is mentioned in several historical documents from that era.
During the 16th century, the name KRCIL appeared in various church records and municipal documents from the towns of Kutna Hora and Pardubice. One interesting record from 1543 mentions a "Jakub KRCIL" who was a skilled blacksmith and metalworker.
The 17th century saw the rise of a prominent Czech family with the surname KRCIL. Jan KRCIL (1620-1692) was a respected scholar and educator who served as the headmaster of a prestigious school in Prague. His son, Tomas KRCIL (1650-1718), was a renowned physician and author of several medical treatises.
Another notable figure was Karel KRCIL (1785-1856), a Czech painter and artist who gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His works can be found in various art galleries and museums across the Czech Republic.
Throughout its history, the surname KRCIL has been associated with various locations and place names in the Czech Republic, such as the towns of Krcilova, Krcilovice, and Krcilov, which may have derived their names from individuals bearing this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krcil
Among Census respondents with the surname Krcil, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Krcil 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 Krcil surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.3% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Krcil
Krcil 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
+12 bearers (+11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,016 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.5%) | Up 11,016 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 Krcil 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 | #156,044 | #145,028 | 7.1% |
| Count | 104 | 116 | 11.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Krcil bearers went from 104 to 116 (+11.5% change). The surname moved up 11,016 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #145,028.
FAQ
Krcil surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Krcil?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Krcil. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Krcil?
Krcil 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 Krcil. 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 Krcil.
Has Krcil become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Krcil went from 104 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 12 (+11.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Krcil?
Among Census respondents with the surname Krcil, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Two or More Races (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 Krcil in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.3% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Krcil appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.3%), Hispanic (0.9%), Two or More Races (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 Krcil (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 Krcil mean?
A Croatian surname derived from an occupational name for a furrier or tanner. 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 Krcil (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 are called Krcil?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Krcil at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.