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

Krischke, 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 Krischke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krischke in America

Krischke is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krischke surname appeared 185 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 Krischke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krischke 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 Krischke

The surname KRISCHKE is of German origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, where it was initially spelled as "Krischke" or variations like "Krischki" and "Krischky."

The name KRISCHKE is thought to be derived from the German word "Krisch," which means "cherry" or "cherry tree." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a cherry orchard or had an association with cherry cultivation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KRISCHKE can be found in the Kirchenbücher, or church records, of the town of Bautzen in Saxony, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention a family by the name of KRISCHKE residing in the area.

In the 17th century, the name KRISCHKE appeared in various documents and records from the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Prussia. This suggests that the name had spread from Saxony to other parts of German-speaking territories.

Notable individuals with the surname KRISCHKE throughout history include Johann KRISCHKE (1743-1811), a German composer and organist known for his sacred works. Another prominent figure was Friedrich KRISCHKE (1810-1884), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics.

In the 19th century, the KRISCHKE name gained recognition with the birth of Karl KRISCHKE (1832-1898), a German architect and urban planner. He is best known for his contributions to the development of the city of Berlin during the latter half of the 19th century.

Another notable figure was Else KRISCHKE (1894-1976), a German actress and singer who performed in theater productions and films during the early 20th century. Her career spanned several decades and she was celebrated for her versatile performances on stage and screen.

Additionally, the name KRISCHKE has been associated with various place names in Germany, such as the village of Krischke in the state of Brandenburg, which likely derived its name from the surname itself or from the German word for cherry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krischke

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

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

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