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

Krouse, 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 Krouse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krouse in America

Krouse is the 8724th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krouse surname appeared 3,759 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 Krouse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krouse 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 Krouse

The surname Krouse has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the Middle Ages, around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "Kraus," which means "curly" or "crisp," often referring to someone's hair or complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the historical documents of the city of Cologne, where a certain Heinrich Krouse was mentioned as a landowner in the year 1297. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with the region of Rhineland.

During the 16th century, the name appeared in various records across different German states, with variations in spelling such as Krause, Krauss, and Krausse. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the transcription practices of the time.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name Krouse was Johann Krouse, a renowned clockmaker from Nuremberg, who lived between 1625 and 1701. His intricate timepieces were coveted by nobility and wealthy patrons across Europe.

Another significant individual with this surname was Friedrich Wilhelm Krouse, a German philosopher and educator who lived from 1785 to 1846. He authored several influential works on educational theory and was a proponent of progressive teaching methods.

In the 19th century, the Krouse name gained prominence in the United States as many German immigrants settled in various parts of the country. One such individual was Jacob Krouse, who was born in 1820 in Hesse-Darmstadt and later emigrated to Pennsylvania, where he became a successful farmer and landowner.

Another noteworthy figure from this period was Elizabeth Krouse, born in 1856 in Saxony, who went on to become a celebrated painter and art educator in New York City. Her works were exhibited at prestigious galleries and museums during her lifetime.

In the early 20th century, a prominent figure bearing the Krouse name was Albert Krouse, a German-American engineer and entrepreneur who lived from 1888 to 1972. He founded the Krouse Corporation, a successful manufacturing company specializing in industrial machinery.

While the surname Krouse is not as widespread as some other German surnames, it has left its mark on history through the accomplishments of individuals across various fields, from arts and crafts to education and industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krouse

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

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

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