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

Krone, 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 Krone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krone in America

Krone is the 9925th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krone surname appeared 3,253 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 Krone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krone 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 Krone

The surname Krone has its origins in Germany, where it emerged in the Middle Ages, likely around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the German word "Krone," which means "crown" in English. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a tavern or inn with a distinctive crown-shaped sign.

Alternatively, the name could have been an occupational surname given to individuals involved in the production or sale of crowns, possibly goldsmiths or metalworkers. In some cases, it may have been a descriptive nickname for someone with a distinctive crown-like feature, such as a bald spot or a distinctive hairline.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Krone can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dated around the 14th century. The name also appears in various German church records and municipal registers from the 15th and 16th centuries, with spellings like "Kron," "Krone," and "Krohn."

Notable individuals with the surname Krone throughout history include Johann Krone (1594-1659), a German composer and organist known for his sacred works. Another prominent figure was Heinrich Krone (1629-1712), a German lawyer and political writer who served as a legal advisor to the Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg.

In the 19th century, August Krone (1836-1892) was a German painter and illustrator known for his depictions of historical scenes and landscapes. Wilhelm Krone (1837-1926) was a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin.

Moving into the 20th century, Hermann Krone (1900-1971) was a German scientist and engineer who made significant contributions to the field of telecommunications, particularly in the development of coaxial cables and microwave technology.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Krone who have left their mark on various fields throughout history, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse origins associated with this Germanic surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krone

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

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

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