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

Kriner, 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 Kriner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kriner in America

Kriner is the 14299th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kriner surname appeared 2,093 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Kriner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kriner 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 Kriner

The surname Kriner has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the German word "krinne," which means a small brook or stream. This suggests that the name may have initially been a topographic name, referring to someone who lived near a small waterway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Lubecensis, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Lübeck, dating back to the 13th century. In this record, a man named Johannes Kriner is mentioned as a witness to a land transfer in the year 1272.

The Kriner surname has also been historically associated with the town of Kriner, located in the Rhineland region of Germany. This town, first mentioned in records from the 11th century, likely contributed to the widespread adoption of the surname among local residents.

Notable historical figures with the surname Kriner include Johann Kriner, a German painter and engraver who lived in the 16th century. His works, which included religious scenes and portraits, can still be found in various museums and churches throughout Germany.

Another prominent individual was Heinrich Kriner, a German theologian and professor who lived in the 17th century. He taught at the University of Heidelberg and published several treatises on theology and philosophy.

In the 18th century, Johann Georg Kriner made a name for himself as a skilled clockmaker and inventor. His innovative designs for timepieces and astronomical instruments were highly regarded in his time.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Friedrich Wilhelm Kriner, a German composer and musician who was born in 1802. His compositions, which included operas, symphonies, and chamber works, were performed throughout Europe during his lifetime.

Finally, one cannot overlook the contributions of Amalie Kriner, a German writer and activist who lived from 1839 to 1912. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and education, publishing numerous works on these topics and organizing various feminist movements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kriner

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

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

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