2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kronsberg
A locational surname referring to someone from the town of Kronsberg in Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Kronsberg. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kronsberg surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Kronsberg in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kronsberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kronsberg
The surname KRONSBERG originated in Germany, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Germanic words "kron" and "berg," which translate to "crown" and "hill" or "mountain," respectively. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals residing near a prominent hilltop or crowned hill.
The earliest known record of the KRONSBERG surname appears in a 1287 land deed from the town of Kronsberg, located in the Rhineland region of present-day Germany. This document mentions a landowner named Johannes Kronsberg, indicating the surname's use as a locational identifier during that period.
In the 14th century, the KRONSBERG name surfaces in various municipal records across the German states of Bavaria and Saxony. Notably, a certain Heinreich Kronsberg is documented as a respected merchant and guild member in the city of Nuremberg around 1375.
The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the KRONSBERG surname. However, this does not preclude the possibility of the name's existence in other parts of Europe during that era.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the KRONSBERG surname was Katherina Kronsberg (1512-1588), a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation movement in Germany. She worked closely with reformer Martin Luther and played a crucial role in establishing Protestant churches and schools in her region.
In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the KRONSBERG name was Johann Kronsberg (1624-1693), a renowned scholar and philosopher from the University of Leipzig. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy significantly influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.
The 19th century saw the rise of Wilhelm Kronsberg (1837-1911), a prominent German industrialist and founder of the Kronsberg Steel Company. His innovative manufacturing techniques and business acumen contributed significantly to the region's economic growth during the Industrial Revolution.
Another individual of note was Clara Kronsberg (1872-1945), a pioneering German artist and sculptor. Her works, often depicting scenes from everyday life, gained widespread recognition and are currently housed in various museums across Europe.
Lastly, Hans Kronsberg (1901-1976) was a celebrated German architect whose distinctive modernist designs left an indelible mark on the urban landscapes of several major cities, including Berlin and Munich.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kronsberg
Among Census respondents with the surname Kronsberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Kronsberg bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kronsberg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 95
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 2
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kronsberg
Kronsberg appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,223 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-3 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 1,552 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Down 11,223 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.9%) | Up 1,552 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kronsberg surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #155,682 | 1.0% |
| Count | 103 | 100 | -2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 11.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kronsberg bearers went from 103 to 100 (-2.9% change). The surname moved up 1,552 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #155,682.
FAQ
Kronsberg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kronsberg?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Kronsberg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Kronsberg?
Kronsberg ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 100 people with the surname Kronsberg. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kronsberg.
Has Kronsberg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kronsberg went from 103 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Kronsberg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kronsberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kronsberg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kronsberg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%), Two or More Races (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kronsberg (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kronsberg mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from the town of Kronsberg in Germany. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kronsberg (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Kronsberg?
See how many people have the surname Kronsberg on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.