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

Krona, 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 Krona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krona in America

Krona is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krona surname appeared 104 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 Krona.

The history of the last name Krona

The surname Krona originated in Sweden during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old Swedish word "krona," which means "crown." This suggests that the name may have originated with someone who worked in the royal court or had some connection to the Swedish monarchy.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records and manuscripts from the region around Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Johan Krona, a merchant who lived in Stockholm in the late 1300s.

The name Krona is also found in several place names throughout Sweden, such as Kronogården and Kronohagen, which further reinforces its association with royalty or official administrative roles. These place names likely predate the use of Krona as a surname.

During the 16th century, the Krona surname gained prominence with the rise of the Vasa dynasty in Sweden. Axel Krona (1530-1595) was a prominent military commander and statesman who served under King Gustav Vasa, the founder of the Vasa dynasty.

In the 17th century, Carl Krona (1610-1679) was a Swedish nobleman and diplomat who played a key role in the negotiations that ended the Northern Wars. His son, Johan Krona (1642-1711), was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Stockholm, including the Riddarhuset (House of Nobility).

Another notable bearer of the surname was Eva Krona (1675-1756), a Swedish botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in her country. She was one of the first female botanists of her time and is remembered for her extensive collection of plant specimens.

As the name spread throughout Sweden, it also found its way to other parts of Europe, particularly in areas that had close ties to the Swedish monarchy or were influenced by Swedish culture and trade. However, the majority of individuals bearing the Krona surname can trace their roots back to Sweden, where the name originated and has a rich historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krona

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

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 Krona 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.

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

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