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

Kroma, 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 Kroma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kroma in America

Kroma is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kroma surname appeared 113 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 Kroma.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kroma 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 Kroma

The surname Kroma has its origins in the Slavic region of Central and Eastern Europe, dating back to the 9th century. It is believed to be derived from the old Slavic word "krom," which means "edge" or "border." This suggests that the name was originally given to someone who lived on the outskirts or borders of a settlement or region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kroma can be found in a medieval manuscript from the 12th century, which mentions a farmer named Kroma residing in a village near the present-day city of Krakow, Poland. This document provides valuable insight into the historical prevalence of the name in the region.

During the Middle Ages, the name Kroma appeared in various forms, including Krom, Krome, and Kroma, reflecting the linguistic variations and regional dialects of the time. The name was particularly common in areas that are now parts of Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Kroma was Jan Kroma (1522-1589), a prominent Czech humanist and scholar who made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy and theology. His works were widely circulated and studied throughout Europe during the Renaissance period.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Kroma was Andrzej Kroma (1670-1743), a Polish military officer and nobleman who served in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He is remembered for his bravery and leadership in numerous military campaigns against foreign invaders during the 17th and 18th centuries.

In the 19th century, the name Kroma gained recognition through the works of the Polish writer and poet Józef Kroma (1811-1886), whose literary contributions helped shape the cultural identity of his nation during a period of political turmoil and struggle for independence.

The surname Kroma has also been associated with various place names throughout Central and Eastern Europe, such as the village of Kromau (now Kromeriz) in the Czech Republic, and the town of Kromolice in southern Poland. These place names likely derived from the same linguistic roots as the surname, further emphasizing its geographical and cultural significance in the region.

Other notable individuals with the surname Kroma include Stanislav Kroma (1892-1976), a Czech artist and painter known for his vibrant landscapes and portraits, and Michal Kroma (1929-2017), a Slovak engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the field of aerospace technology during the Cold War era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kroma

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

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

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