2000
#118,236
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Krueck
A surname derived from the German word "krück," meaning a staff or crutch.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Krueck. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Krueck 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Krueck in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Krueck, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (11.4%) and Hispanic (4.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Krueck
The surname KRUECK has its origins in Germany, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the German word "Krug," which means "jug" or "pitcher," and was likely an occupational surname initially given to someone who made or sold these vessels.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KRUECK can be found in the Stadtbücher (town records) of Lübeck, a city in northern Germany, dating back to the late 15th century. These records mention a certain Hans Krueck, who was a prosperous merchant and landowner in the region.
The surname KRUECK has also been associated with various place names in Germany, such as Kruckow and Kruckendorf, which may have influenced the spelling variations of the name over time. In some cases, the name may have originated as a descriptor for someone living near a particular tavern or inn, as "Krug" was also used to refer to such establishments.
During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name KRUECK was Johann Krueck (1490-1559), a prominent Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Reformation movement in northern Germany. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and participated in important theological debates of the time.
In the 17th century, a family of noble landowners with the surname KRUECK was recorded in the region of Pomerania, now part of modern-day Poland and Germany. One of the members of this family, Hans von Krueck (1620-1692), was a respected military commander who served in the armies of the Swedish Empire during the latter stages of the Thirty Years' War.
Another notable individual with the surname KRUECK was Johann Friedrich Krueck (1767-1846), a German composer and organist who was active in the early Romantic period. He was particularly renowned for his contributions to church music and his compositions for organ and choral works.
Moving into the 19th century, a prominent figure was Wilhelm Krueck (1828-1901), a German industrialist and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the development of the steel industry in the Ruhr region of Germany. He founded the Krueck Steelworks, which became one of the largest and most successful steel companies in Europe at the time.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the surname KRUECK throughout history, highlighting the name's German origins and its presence across various fields, from theology and military to music and industry.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krueck
Among Census respondents with the surname Krueck, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (11.4%) and Hispanic (4.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Krueck 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 Krueck surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.9% · 87
- Two or more races11.4% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Krueck
Krueck 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
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
-8 bearers (-5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,970 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-23 bearers (-18.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,783 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,236 | 136 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-5.9%) | Down 13,970 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -23 bearers (-18.0%) | Down 20,783 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 Krueck 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 | #132,206 | #152,989 | -15.7% |
| Count | 128 | 105 | -18.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Krueck bearers went from 128 to 105 (-18.0% change). The surname moved down 20,783 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #152,989.
FAQ
Krueck surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Krueck?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Krueck. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Krueck?
Krueck ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 105 people with the surname Krueck. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Krueck.
Has Krueck become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Krueck went from 128 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 23 (-18.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Krueck?
Among Census respondents with the surname Krueck, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (11.4%) and Hispanic (4.8%). 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 Krueck in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.9% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Krueck appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.9%), Two or More Races (11.4%), Hispanic (4.8%). 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 Krueck (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 Krueck mean?
A surname derived from the German word "krück," meaning a staff or crutch. 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 Krueck (0.04 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 many people are called Krueck?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Krueck on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.