2000
#127,948
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Kremm
Of Slavic origin, a surname derived from 'kremm' meaning cream or sour cream.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Kremm. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kremm 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Kremm in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kremm, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kremm
The surname KREMM is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "krimman," which means "to cramp" or "to seize." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone with a distinctive physical characteristic or occupation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the KREMM surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 12th century. Here, the name appears as "Krimme," which is likely an earlier spelling variation.
In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the KREMM surname was Johannes Kremm, a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Lübeck, located in present-day northern Germany. Records indicate that he played a significant role in the city's thriving trade networks during that time.
Another historical reference to the KREMM name can be found in the Liber Censuum, a tax register compiled in the 15th century by the Holy Roman Empire. This document lists several individuals with the surname KREMM residing in various parts of what is now modern-day Germany and Austria.
One of the earliest known examples of the KREMM surname in its current spelling can be traced back to the 16th century, with the birth of Hans Kremm in 1542 in the town of Nürnberg, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. Hans Kremm was a skilled metalworker and is noted for his contributions to the development of the city's renowned metalworking industry.
In the 17th century, a notable figure with the KREMM surname was Anna Kremm, born in 1632 in the German city of Hamburg. She was a respected scholar and writer, known for her works on theology and philosophy, which were widely read and appreciated during her lifetime.
Another remarkable individual bearing the KREMM name was Johann Friedrich Kremm, born in 1712 in the town of Erfurt, located in present-day Germany. He was a renowned architect and civil engineer, responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several iconic buildings and infrastructure projects throughout the region.
As the KREMM surname spread across Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. One notable example is Peter Kremm, born in 1804 in the German state of Hesse. He was a pioneering explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively throughout South America, documenting and studying the region's diverse flora and fauna.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kremm
Among Census respondents with the surname Kremm, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Kremm 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 Kremm surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kremm
Kremm 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
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-5 bearers (-4.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,192 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-5 bearers (-4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,081 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,948 | 123 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.1%) | Down 13,192 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.2%) | Down 6,081 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 Kremm 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 | #141,140 | #147,221 | -4.3% |
| Count | 118 | 113 | -4.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kremm bearers went from 118 to 113 (-4.2% change). The surname moved down 6,081 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #147,221.
FAQ
Kremm surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kremm?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Kremm. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Kremm?
Kremm ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Kremm. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Kremm.
Has Kremm become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kremm went from 118 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Kremm?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kremm, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Kremm in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kremm appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.3%), Hispanic (0.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Kremm (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 Kremm mean?
Of Slavic origin, a surname derived from 'kremm' meaning cream or sour cream. 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 Kremm (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 Americans have the surname Kremm?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.