2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Kreuzburg
A German topographic surname referring to someone from a town named Kreuzburg.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Kreuzburg. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kreuzburg 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Kreuzburg in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kreuzburg, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kreuzburg
The surname Kreuzburg is of German origin, with its roots traceable back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the German words "Kreuz," meaning cross, and "burg," meaning castle or fortified town. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name, possibly a town or village with a notable cross or a castle with a cross as part of its architecture or insignia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kreuzburg can be found in the Württembergisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the region of Württemberg, Germany, dating back to the year 1292. This reference mentions a person named "Conradus de Cruceburgo," which translates to "Conrad of Kreuzburg."
In the 15th century, there are records of a noble family called Von Kreuzburg, hailing from the town of Kreuzburg in what is now modern-day Bavaria, Germany. This town's name can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was known as "Cruceburch." The presence of this noble family suggests that the surname Kreuzburg may have been associated with land ownership or nobility during this period.
One notable figure with the surname Kreuzburg was Johann Kreuzburg (1543-1618), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg and was a close associate of Martin Luther.
Another prominent individual bearing this surname was Friedrich Wilhelm Kreuzburg (1765-1826), a German composer and music theorist. He is known for his contributions to the development of musical notation and his published works on music theory.
In the 19th century, a German artist named Karl Kreuzburg (1810-1876) gained recognition for his landscape paintings, particularly those depicting scenes from the Black Forest region of Germany.
The surname Kreuzburg also appears in historical records from other parts of Europe. For example, there are mentions of a family named Kreuzburg in the Netherlands during the 17th century, suggesting that the name may have spread beyond Germany through migration or trade.
It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Kreutzburg or Creutzburg, were common in earlier times due to regional differences and the lack of standardized spelling conventions. Additionally, place names with similar roots, such as Kreuzberg or Kreuzlingen, may have contributed to the formation of the surname Kreuzburg in certain regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kreuzburg
Among Census respondents with the surname Kreuzburg, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Kreuzburg 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 Kreuzburg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.1% · 99
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kreuzburg
Kreuzburg 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
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,957 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 4,957 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 Kreuzburg 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 | #159,712 | #154,755 | 3.1% |
| Count | 101 | 102 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 13.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kreuzburg bearers went from 101 to 102 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 4,957 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #154,755.
FAQ
Kreuzburg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kreuzburg?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Kreuzburg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Kreuzburg?
Kreuzburg ranks #154,755 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 102 people with the surname Kreuzburg. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), 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 Kreuzburg.
Has Kreuzburg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kreuzburg went from 101 recorded bearers to 102. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Kreuzburg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kreuzburg, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Hispanic (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 Kreuzburg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.1% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kreuzburg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.1%), Black (1.0%), Hispanic (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 Kreuzburg (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 Kreuzburg mean?
A German topographic surname referring to someone from a town named Kreuzburg. 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 Kreuzburg (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 Kreuzburg?
You can see how many people have the surname Kreuzburg on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.