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

Kroh, 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 Kroh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kroh in America

Kroh is the 26008th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kroh surname appeared 943 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 Kroh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kroh 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 Kroh

The surname Kroh is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of modern-day Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name is thought to be derived from the Middle High German word "kro," meaning "crow" or "raven."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kroh can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Augsburg, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention individuals with the surname Kroh residing in the area, suggesting that the name had already gained a foothold in the region by that time.

In the 17th century, the name Kroh appeared in various historical documents, including tax records and land registries. One notable example is the mention of a Johann Kroh in the Lagerbücher (land registries) of the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, dated 1642.

The 18th century saw the emergence of several notable individuals bearing the surname Kroh. One such figure was Johannes Kroh (1702-1776), a renowned theologian and philosopher from the town of Schwäbisch Hall. Another notable figure was Friedrich Kroh (1721-1798), a respected lawyer and legal scholar from the city of Heidelberg.

As the 19th century dawned, the surname Kroh continued to spread across Germany and beyond. One prominent individual from this era was Wilhelm Kroh (1828-1891), a renowned historian and author from the city of Berlin. His works shed light on various aspects of German history and culture.

Another notable bearer of the surname Kroh was Karl Kroh (1857-1923), a pioneering German engineer and inventor. He is credited with developing several innovative manufacturing processes and machinery, which contributed significantly to the industrial progress of his time.

In the 20th century, the name Kroh was carried by individuals from diverse fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. One such figure was Otto Kroh (1892-1968), a German politician who served as a member of the Reichstag (the German parliament) during the Weimar Republic era.

It is important to note that while this report provides a historical overview of the surname Kroh, it is based on available records and sources. As with any surname, there may be variations and exceptions to the information presented here.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kroh

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

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

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