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

Kreiser, 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 Kreiser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kreiser in America

Kreiser is the 17639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kreiser surname appeared 1,593 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Kreiser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kreiser 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 Kreiser

The surname Kreiser is of German origin, and it is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, Germany, during the Middle Ages. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "kreisen," which means "to circle" or "to revolve." This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have been associated with a profession or occupation related to circular or revolving activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kreiser can be found in the Stadtbücher (city books) of Nuremberg, dated around the 15th century. These city books were historical records that documented various aspects of daily life, including personal names and occupations. The presence of the name Kreiser in these records indicates that it was already in use during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Kreiser was Hans Kreiser, a German artist and engraver who lived from around 1515 to 1586. His work primarily focused on religious themes and portraits, and he is renowned for his intricate and detailed engravings.

Another historical figure with the surname Kreiser was Johann Kreiser, a German composer and organist who lived from 1653 to 1719. He was highly regarded for his contributions to the Baroque music era and was particularly known for his organ compositions.

In the 18th century, the name Kreiser appeared in various records across different regions of Germany. One example is Johann Gottlieb Kreiser, a German theologian and author who lived from 1713 to 1790. He was known for his writings on religious subjects and his work as a pastor.

Moving into the 19th century, there was a notable figure named Franz Kreiser, a German architect who lived from 1815 to 1892. He was responsible for designing several noteworthy buildings in Germany, including churches and public structures.

It is also worth mentioning that the surname Kreiser has been found in various historical records across other European countries, suggesting that it may have spread beyond its German origins over time. However, the majority of documented instances and notable figures with this surname seem to be concentrated in Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kreiser

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

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

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