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

Kruithof, 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 Kruithof surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kruithof in America

Kruithof is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kruithof surname appeared 252 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 Kruithof.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kruithof 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 Kruithof

The surname Kruithof is of Dutch origin, tracing its roots back to the Low Countries region during the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name, describing an individual's place of residence or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Oorkondenboek van Holland en Zeeland, a collection of historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. In this manuscript, the name appears as "Cruthof," referring to a person associated with a powder mill or a place where gunpowder was manufactured.

The name Kruithof is derived from the Dutch words "kruit," meaning gunpowder or black powder, and "hof," which translates to a courtyard, garden, or enclosed area. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely involved in the production or storage of gunpowder, perhaps working in a powder mill or residing near such a facility.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Netherlands played a pivotal role in the development of gunpowder manufacturing techniques, and the Kruithof name might have been associated with this burgeoning industry. Records from this period indicate that the name was particularly prevalent in the provinces of Holland and Zeeland.

One notable historical figure with the surname Kruithof was Pieter Kruithof (1601-1676), a Dutch merchant and shipping magnate who played a significant role in the Dutch East India Company's trade operations in the East Indies. Another prominent individual was Jan Kruithof (1722-1795), a renowned Dutch painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

In the 18th century, the name Kruithof also appeared in various records and documents in the German-speaking regions, suggesting that some members of the family might have migrated or settled in areas such as Prussia or the Rhineland.

Throughout the centuries, the surname has undergone slight variations in spelling, including Kruythooff, Kruijthoff, and Kruithoef, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic evolution. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent.

Other notable individuals bearing the surname Kruithof include Willem Kruithof (1847-1918), a Dutch politician and member of the House of Representatives, and Johanna Kruithof (1872-1944), a Dutch women's rights activist and advocate for female education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kruithof

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

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

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