2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Krejsa
A surname of Czech origin meaning "tailor."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Krejsa. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Krejsa 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Krejsa in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Krejsa, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Krejsa
The surname Krejsa is believed to have originated in the Czech Republic, with its roots dating back to the early 16th century. It is a variation of the Czech word "krejčí," which translates to "tailor" or "cutter." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked as tailors or in the textile industry.
Krejsa is primarily concentrated in the regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which were historically part of the Kingdom of Bohemia. The name can be found in various early records and documents from these regions, indicating its longstanding presence in the area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krejsa can be found in the Berní Rula, a tax register compiled in the late 17th century during the reign of Emperor Leopold I. This document provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames across the Czech lands during that period.
In terms of historical figures bearing the name Krejsa, one notable individual was Antonín Krejsa (1820-1888), a Czech painter and art teacher who contributed significantly to the development of Czech art education. His works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life, can be found in several museums and galleries across the Czech Republic.
Another prominent figure was Josef Krejsa (1823-1904), a Czech philosopher and theologian who served as the rector of Charles University in Prague. He was known for his contributions to the field of metaphysics and his advocacy for the rights of the Czech people within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
In the realm of literature, the name Krejsa is associated with Jaroslav Krejsa (1916-1996), a Czech writer and translator who played a significant role in introducing works of Russian literature to Czech readers. His translations of novels by authors such as Fyodor Dostoevsky and Ivan Bunin are highly acclaimed.
The name Krejsa can also be found in other historical contexts, such as the Velká Chalupa (Great Cottage) in the village of Lažany, which was once owned by a family bearing this surname. This timbered farmhouse, dating back to the 17th century, is now a preserved cultural monument and a testament to the presence of the Krejsa family in the region.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Jan Krejsa (1935-2020), a Czech actor and theater director who had a prolific career spanning over six decades. He was widely recognized for his work in both film and stage productions, leaving an indelible mark on the Czech cultural landscape.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krejsa
Among Census respondents with the surname Krejsa, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Krejsa 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 Krejsa surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.9% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino6.4% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Krejsa
Krejsa 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
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-8 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,124 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+5 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,461 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 18,124 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.8%) | Up 5,461 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 Krejsa 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 | #154,907 | #149,446 | 3.5% |
| Count | 105 | 110 | 4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Krejsa bearers went from 105 to 110 (+4.8% change). The surname moved up 5,461 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #149,446.
FAQ
Krejsa surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Krejsa?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Krejsa. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Krejsa?
Krejsa ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Krejsa. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Krejsa.
Has Krejsa become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Krejsa went from 105 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 5 (+4.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Krejsa?
Among Census respondents with the surname Krejsa, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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 Krejsa in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.9% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Krejsa appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.9%), Hispanic (6.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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 Krejsa (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 Krejsa mean?
A surname of Czech origin meaning "tailor." 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 Krejsa (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 Krejsa?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.