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

Kreider, 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 Kreider surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kreider in America

Kreider is the 6353rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kreider surname appeared 5,365 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Kreider.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kreider to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kreider

The surname Kreider is of German origin, derived from the German word "Kreid" or "Kreide," which means "chalk" or "lime." It is believed to have originated in the 13th century and was initially used as an occupational surname for those involved in the production or trade of chalk or lime.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the regions of Bavaria and Franconia in southern Germany. It is possible that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived near chalk or lime deposits or worked in the chalk or lime industry.

In the 14th century, the surname Kreider appeared in various historical records, such as the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, which documented the activities of the Margraviate of Brandenburg. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of Germany by that time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was Hans Kreider, born in 1487 in the town of Nürnberg, Bavaria. He was a respected craftsman and member of the local guild.

Another notable figure was Johannes Kreider, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 16th century. He was born in 1523 in the city of Wittenberg, Saxony, and was a contemporary of Martin Luther.

In the 17th century, the surname Kreider appeared in various parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Switzerland. This was likely due to migration patterns and the spread of the name across borders.

One of the most notable individuals with the surname Kreider was Johann Caspar Kreider, born in 1648 in the town of Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg. He was a prominent merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the local community.

Another figure of note was Anna Maria Kreider, born in 1703 in the city of Frankfurt am Main, Hesse. She was a renowned artist and painter, known for her intricate portraits and landscapes.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Kreider continued to spread across Europe and eventually to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, where it was carried by immigrants and settlers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kreider

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

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 Kreider 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kreider has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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