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

Krog, 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 Krog surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krog in America

Krog is the 37591st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krog surname appeared 592 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 Krog.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krog 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 Krog

The surname KROG has its origins in Norway, dating back to the 9th century AD. It is derived from the Old Norse word "krokr," which means "crook" or "bend." This likely referred to a person who lived near a crooked or winding river, stream, or road.

In the medieval period, the name KROG appeared in various Norwegian records and manuscripts, including the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of historical documents from Norway. One of the earliest documented instances of the name was in a land deed from the year 1275, which mentioned a farmer named Thorvald Krog.

The KROG surname was also found in the Danish region of Skåne, which was once part of Norway. A notable example is the village of Krogsbølle, mentioned in the Danish Census Book of 1688, which likely took its name from a landowner with the surname KROG.

In the 16th century, a Norwegian nobleman named Jens Krog (1538-1596) gained prominence as a military commander and governor of Akershus Fortress, one of Norway's most important fortresses at the time. He played a crucial role in defending Norway against Swedish attacks during the Northern Seven Years' War.

Another notable figure was Peter Andreas Krog (1791-1865), a Norwegian bishop and theologian. He served as the Bishop of Trondhjem from 1844 until his death and was known for his extensive biblical scholarship and translations.

In the realm of literature, the Norwegian author and playwright Vilhelm Krog (1838-1898) gained recognition for his works, including the novel "Else's Saga" and the play "The Naturalist." He was a prominent figure in the Scandinavian literary scene of his time.

The KROG surname has also been associated with various places in Norway, such as the Krog Farm in Telemark, which dates back to the 16th century, and the Krog House in Bergen, a historic building from the 18th century.

It is worth noting that while the surname KROG originated in Norway, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration patterns, particularly to countries with significant Norwegian diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krog

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

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

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