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

Krogh, 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 Krogh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krogh in America

Krogh is the 17911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krogh surname appeared 1,561 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 Krogh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krogh 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 Krogh

The surname KROGH originates from Denmark, with its earliest known use dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Danish word "krog," which means "bend" or "hook," possibly referring to someone who lived near a bend in a river or road. The name was most prevalent in the regions of Jutland and Zealand, where many variations in spelling existed, such as Krog, Krogh, and Krogg.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Danish Census Book of 1645, where a family by the name of Krogh was listed as residing in the town of Odense. This document provides valuable insight into the geographic distribution and prevalence of the surname during that time period.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name KROGH was Hans Krogh (1615-1679), a Danish landowner and military officer who served in the Scanian War between Denmark and Sweden. His name is mentioned in several historical records and accounts related to this conflict.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Niels Krogh (1732-1801), a Danish merchant and shipowner who played a significant role in the development of trade and commerce in Copenhagen during the late 18th century.

During the 19th century, the surname KROGH was associated with several notable academics and scientists. One such individual was Johannes Krogh (1821-1892), a Danish linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of Old Norse language and literature.

In the field of biology, August Krogh (1874-1949) was a renowned Danish scientist and Nobel laureate. He received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1920 for his groundbreaking work on the mechanism of capillary action and the regulation of bodily fluids.

The surname KROGH has also been linked to several place names across Denmark, such as Kroghede, Krogholt, and Krogskov, further emphasizing its deep roots in the Danish cultural and geographical landscape.

While the name KROGH has maintained a strong presence in Denmark throughout its history, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the focus of this report remains on the surname's origins and historical significance within the Danish context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krogh

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

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

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