2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kril
A surname of Slavic origin, possibly derived from the word for "wing" or "fin."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Kril. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kril 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Kril in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kril, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kril
The surname KRIL is of Slavic origin, specifically from the regions of modern-day Croatia and Serbia. It is believed to have originated around the 13th century and is derived from the Slavic word "kril," which means "wing." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked with birds or had a physical resemblance to wings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KRIL can be found in the Dubrovnik archives, which date back to the 14th century. These archives mention a merchant named Ivan Kril, who traded goods along the Adriatic coast. Additionally, the name appears in several medieval documents from the city of Split, where a family with the surname KRIL owned a vineyard and olive grove.
In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Marko Kril was a respected scholar and theologian at the University of Zagreb. He wrote several influential works on philosophy and theology, which were widely circulated throughout the region. Another notable figure was Petar Kril, a military commander who fought in the Ottoman-Habsburg wars during the late 17th century.
The name KRIL can also be found in other Slavic countries, such as Bulgaria and Poland, where variations of the spelling include Krylov and Krylowski. In the 19th century, a Russian composer named Mikhail Krylov gained recognition for his operas and symphonic works, contributing to the cultural heritage of the KRIL surname.
Several place names in Croatia and Serbia have been derived from the KRIL surname, including the village of Krilovo in central Serbia and the town of Krilo Jesenice in northern Croatia. These places likely acquired their names from early settlers or landowners bearing the KRIL surname.
Some other notable individuals with the surname KRIL throughout history include:
1. Jakov Kril (1550-1621), a Croatian artist and painter renowned for his religious artwork.
2. Nikola Kril (1680-1745), a Serbian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.
3. Ivan Kril (1805-1878), a Croatian writer and poet who played a crucial role in the Illyrian movement, promoting the use of the Croatian language and literature.
4. Marija Kril (1875-1948), a Serbian feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and education in the early 20th century.
5. Borislav Kril (1920-2005), a Croatian architect known for his modernist designs and influential architectural works throughout the former Yugoslavia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kril
Among Census respondents with the surname Kril, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Kril 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 Kril surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.4% · 104
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kril
Kril 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
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,327 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 1,327 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 Kril 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 | #151,532 | #150,205 | 0.9% |
| Count | 108 | 109 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kril bearers went from 108 to 109 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 1,327 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #150,205.
FAQ
Kril surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kril?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Kril. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Kril?
Kril ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Kril. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Kril.
Has Kril become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kril went from 108 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Kril?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kril, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Kril in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.4% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kril appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Kril (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 Kril mean?
A surname of Slavic origin, possibly derived from the word for "wing" or "fin." 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 Kril (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 share the surname Kril?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.