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

Kriz, 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 Kriz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kriz in America

Kriz is the 18786th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kriz surname appeared 1,459 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 Kriz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kriz 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 Kriz

The surname KRIZ is of Czech origin, originating in the region of Bohemia during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the old Czech word "kriz," meaning "cross" or "crucifix," likely referring to a religious symbol or a geographical feature associated with the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KRIZ can be found in the Bohemian Land Registry from the 14th century, where it was spelled "Krzyž." This spelling variation suggests a possible connection to the Polish language, as the name may have been influenced by the Polish word "krzyż," also meaning "cross."

In the 16th century, the name KRIZ appeared in the historical records of the city of Prague, where a family of goldsmiths bearing this surname was mentioned in guild documents. This may indicate a connection between the name and the metalworking trade.

Notable individuals with the surname KRIZ throughout history include Jan KRIZ (1640-1712), a Czech composer and organist who lived during the Baroque period. His works were widely performed in churches across Bohemia and Moravia.

Another prominent figure was Vaclav KRIZ (1792-1858), a Czech mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of geometry and authored several influential textbooks on the subject.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the name was Karel KRIZ (1825-1894), a Czech politician and journalist who played an active role in the Czech National Revival movement, advocating for the rights and cultural identity of the Czech people.

During the early 20th century, a famous KRIZ was Jaroslav KRIZ (1892-1969), a Czech artist and illustrator whose works were widely celebrated for their vibrant colors and depictions of Czech folklore and landscapes.

Another prominent figure was Frantisek KRIZ (1908-1982), a Czech writer and playwright who gained recognition for his novels and plays that explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of the working class.

The surname KRIZ has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, musicians, writers, and intellectuals, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the Czech people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kriz

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

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

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