2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kreczmer
A surname of Polish origin, likely derived from the name Krecz or Kreczer, itself an occupational name for a shop owner or innkeeper.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Kreczmer. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kreczmer 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Kreczmer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kreczmer, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kreczmer
The surname KRECZMER is of Polish origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Krakow, one of the oldest and most prominent cities in Poland. The name is likely derived from the Polish word "kreczmer," which translates to "innkeeper" or "tavern owner."
In the medieval period, innkeepers and tavern owners played a crucial role in Polish society, serving as gathering places for travelers, merchants, and locals alike. The KRECZMER surname may have been initially assigned to individuals or families who owned or operated such establishments.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the KRECZMER surname can be found in the 1564 town records of Krakow, where a certain Jan KRECZMER is mentioned as a respected innkeeper within the city walls. This document serves as a testament to the longevity of the surname and its association with the hospitality trade in Poland.
Interestingly, the KRECZMER surname also appears in several historical manuscripts from the 17th century, including a 1632 property deed in the town of Bochnia, where a Tomasz KRECZMER is listed as a landowner. This suggests that members of the KRECZMER family had achieved a certain level of prosperity and social standing during that era.
Notable individuals bearing the KRECZMER surname throughout history include:
1. Jan KRECZMER (c. 1520 - 1588), a renowned innkeeper in Krakow, whose establishment was frequented by merchants and nobility alike.
2. Katarzyna KRECZMER (1675 - 1743), a respected philanthropist and benefactor of the Church of St. Mary in Krakow.
3. Piotr KRECZMER (1802 - 1879), a Polish soldier who fought in the November Uprising against Russian occupation in the early 19th century.
4. Agnieszka KRECZMER (1843 - 1912), a pioneering educator and founder of one of the first girls' schools in Warsaw.
5. Jan KRECZMER (1910 - 1981), a renowned Polish artist and sculptor, whose works are displayed in several museums across the country.
While the KRECZMER surname has its roots in the hospitality industry, over time, it has become associated with various professions and achievements, reflecting the diverse paths taken by its bearers throughout Polish history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kreczmer
Among Census respondents with the surname Kreczmer, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Kreczmer 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 Kreczmer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 96
- Two or more races3.9% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kreczmer
Kreczmer 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,861 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-4 bearers (-3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 986 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Down 8,861 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.8%) | Down 986 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 Kreczmer 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 | #153,769 | #154,755 | -0.6% |
| Count | 106 | 102 | -3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kreczmer bearers went from 106 to 102 (-3.8% change). The surname moved down 986 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #154,755.
FAQ
Kreczmer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kreczmer?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Kreczmer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Kreczmer?
Kreczmer ranks #154,755 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 102 people with the surname Kreczmer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), 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 Kreczmer.
Has Kreczmer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kreczmer went from 106 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #153,769 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Kreczmer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kreczmer, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Kreczmer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kreczmer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Two or More Races (3.9%), Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Kreczmer (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 Kreczmer mean?
A surname of Polish origin, likely derived from the name Krecz or Kreczer, itself an occupational name for a shop owner or innkeeper. 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 Kreczmer (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 common is the surname Kreczmer?
Find out how common the surname Kreczmer is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.