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

Krien, 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 Krien surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krien in America

Krien is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krien surname appeared 157 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Krien.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krien 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 Krien

The surname KRIEN is believed to originate from Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to have derived from the German word "Krie," which means "cricket" or "grasshopper." The name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who had an association with these insects, perhaps due to their occupation or personal characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KRIEN can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Eibelstadt, Bavaria, in 1583. The entry mentions a certain Hans KRIEN, who was a farmer in the area. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name KRIEN appeared in various historical documents across different parts of Germany. For example, in 1642, a Hans KRIEN was listed as a landowner in the village of Steinbach, Hesse. Additionally, in 1678, a Johannes KRIEN was recorded as a resident of the town of Erlangen, Bavaria.

During the 18th century, the KRIEN surname spread to other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and the movement of people. Notable individuals bearing this name include Johann Michael KRIEN (1713-1783), a German composer and organist, and Friedrich Wilhelm KRIEN (1765-1842), a German writer and philosopher.

As the 19th century dawned, the KRIEN surname continued to gain recognition. One notable figure was Carl Friedrich KRIEN (1801-1868), a German botanist and professor at the University of Berlin. He made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy and authored several influential works on the subject.

Another prominent individual with the KRIEN surname was Gustav KRIEN (1847-1925), a German-American artist and painter. He was known for his landscapes and genre scenes, and his works were exhibited in various galleries and museums across Europe and the United States.

Throughout its history, the KRIEN surname has maintained a strong presence in Germany, although it has also been found in other parts of Europe and beyond, likely due to emigration and the diaspora of German communities over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krien

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

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

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