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

Krise, 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 Krise surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krise in America

Krise is the 24090th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krise surname appeared 1,045 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 Krise.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krise 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 Krise

The surname KRISE originated in Germany, with its roots tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Low German word "krise," which translates to "crisis" or "difficult situation." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who had overcome a significant challenge or hardship.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KRISE surname can be found in a manuscript from the city of Cologne, dated around 1250. The document mentions a merchant named Johann KRISE, who traded goods along the Rhine River. This provides evidence that the name was already established in the region during the Middle Ages.

In the 15th century, a KRISE family was recorded as landowners in the town of Mühlheim an der Ruhr, located in the Ruhr Valley of western Germany. Their ancestral homestead was known as "Krisenhof," which translates to "KRISE Court" or "KRISE Estate." This suggests that the family had achieved a certain level of prominence and influence in the area.

During the 17th century, the KRISE surname appeared in various church records across Germany, indicating its widespread use. One notable individual from this period was Hans KRISE (1623-1687), a Lutheran pastor and theologian who served in the city of Leipzig. His scholarly works on religious doctrine were widely read and respected within academic circles of the time.

In the 19th century, a KRISE family from Bavaria gained recognition through their contributions to the field of medicine. Carl KRISE (1812-1888) was a pioneering surgeon who developed innovative techniques for treating battlefield injuries. His son, Wilhelm KRISE (1845-1923), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned physician, renowned for his research on infectious diseases.

Another prominent individual bearing the KRISE surname was Theodor KRISE (1868-1945), a German author and playwright. His works often explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of the working class. Despite facing censorship during the Nazi regime, his plays remained popular and were revived after World War II.

As the KRISE name spread throughout Germany and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Kreis, Kreise, and Kreyse. However, the core pronunciation and meaning remained relatively consistent across these variations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krise

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

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

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