2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Kreucher
A surname of German origin, possibly derived from the words "Kreuz" meaning "cross" or "Kreucher" meaning "crawler" or "creeper".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Kreucher. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kreucher 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Kreucher in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kreucher, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kreucher
The surname Kreucher is believed to have originated in the Germanic regions of central Europe, particularly in areas that are now part of Germany and Switzerland. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 5th and 15th centuries.
One theory suggests that Kreucher is derived from the Old High German word "krūch," meaning "pot" or "jug." This could indicate that the name's earliest bearers were involved in pottery-making or related trades. Alternatively, it may have been a descriptive surname referring to someone with a rounded or pot-like physique.
Another possibility is that Kreucher is a locative surname, referring to a specific place or region. Some linguists have proposed a connection to the German word "Kreuz," meaning "cross," which could indicate that the name originated in an area with a significant crossroads or a prominent cross-shaped landmark.
While there are no definitive records of the name's appearance in major historical documents like the Domesday Book, some early recorded instances of the surname Kreucher can be found in Germanic regions. One of the earliest known bearers was Hans Kreucher, a potter from Nuremberg, Germany, who lived in the late 15th century.
In the 16th century, a notable figure with this surname was Johann Kreucher (1516-1572), a German Lutheran theologian and reformer who worked alongside Martin Luther and Philip Melanchthon. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Germany.
Another historical figure was Friedrich Kreucher (1670-1745), a Swiss-born painter and engraver who was active in the early 18th century. His works can be found in various collections across Europe.
In the 19th century, Karl Kreucher (1824-1887) was a German-born artist and sculptor who spent much of his career in Italy, creating notable works in marble and bronze.
A more recent bearer of the surname was Max Kreucher (1893-1965), a German architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the reconstruction efforts in Germany after World War II.
These examples illustrate the presence of the Kreucher surname across various regions and professions throughout history, although its precise origins and earliest bearers remain somewhat obscure.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kreucher
Among Census respondents with the surname Kreucher, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Kreucher 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 Kreucher surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 98
- Two or more races4.8% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kreucher
Kreucher appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,644 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 3,644 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 Kreucher 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 | #157,234 | #153,590 | 2.3% |
| Count | 103 | 104 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kreucher bearers went from 103 to 104 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 3,644 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #153,590.
FAQ
Kreucher surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kreucher?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Kreucher. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Kreucher?
Kreucher ranks #153,590 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 104 people with the surname Kreucher. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), 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 Kreucher.
Has Kreucher become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kreucher went from 103 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Kreucher?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kreucher, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Kreucher in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kreucher appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Two or More Races (4.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Kreucher (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 Kreucher mean?
A surname of German origin, possibly derived from the words "Kreuz" meaning "cross" or "Kreucher" meaning "crawler" or "creeper". 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 Kreucher (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 Kreucher?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Kreucher on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.