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

Kronner, 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 Kronner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kronner in America

Kronner is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kronner surname appeared 143 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 Kronner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kronner 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 Kronner

The surname Kronner has its origins in Germany and Austria, where it is believed to have emerged in the 14th century. It is derived from the German word "Krone," which means "crown." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a crown-maker or had some association with royalty or nobility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kronner can be found in the Bavarian town of Augsburg, where a certain Hans Kronner was mentioned in a legal document dating back to 1472. In the 16th century, the name appeared in various records in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Johann Kronner (1659-1719) was a respected theologian and author who served as a pastor in the city of Nuremberg. His writings on religious subjects were widely read and influential during his time.

Another individual of note was Karl Kronner (1822-1891), a German-born military officer who served in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866 and later became a general in the Austro-Hungarian army.

During the 19th century, the name Kronner was also found in parts of Switzerland, particularly in the canton of Bern. One notable Swiss bearer of the name was Wilhelm Kronner (1843-1923), a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in Bern and other Swiss cities.

Over time, variations of the name emerged, such as Kroner, Krohner, and Krönner, reflecting regional dialects and spelling preferences. These variants were particularly common in regions like Bavaria, Saxony, and Württemberg.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the United States can be traced back to the mid-19th century, when a family of Kronners immigrated from Germany and settled in the state of Ohio. Among them was Johann Kronner (1812-1879), a skilled craftsman who worked as a blacksmith and passed his trade down to his sons.

While not as widespread as some other German surnames, the name Kronner has left a mark in various fields, including religion, military, architecture, and skilled trades, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kronner

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

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

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