2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Krula
Of Slavic origins, likely a variant of occupational surname referring to a monarch or king.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Krula. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Krula 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Krula in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Krula, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Krula
The surname Krula originates from the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in modern-day Poland and Ukraine. Its roots can be traced back to the 12th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "krul," meaning "king" or "ruler," suggesting that the name's bearers may have been individuals of noble or distinguished descent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Krula surname appeared in a Polish chronicle from the late 13th century, where a nobleman named Jakub Krula was mentioned as a landowner in the region of Krakow. This historical reference provides evidence of the name's existence and its association with the Polish nobility during that period.
In the 15th century, the Krula name gained prominence with the birth of Jan Krula (1420-1495), a renowned Polish scholar and philosopher. He is noted for his contributions to the field of logic and his teachings at the prestigious Jagiellonian University in Krakow.
Another noteworthy figure bearing the Krula surname was Mikołaj Krula (1570-1632), a Polish military commander who played a significant role in the Polish-Swedish War of the early 17th century. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him recognition and respect among his contemporaries.
The Krula name can also be found in historical records from the neighboring region of Ukraine. One prominent individual was Dmytro Krula (1780-1848), a Ukrainian philosopher and educator who made significant contributions to the development of educational systems in the region.
In the 19th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of Władysław Krula (1825-1892), a Polish painter and artist known for his landscapes and portraits. His works are still celebrated and exhibited in various galleries across Poland.
While the surname Krula has its origins in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide valuable insights into the name's rich heritage and its significance in the cultural and intellectual spheres of the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krula
Among Census respondents with the surname Krula, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Krula 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 Krula surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.2% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 6
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Krula
Krula 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 (+6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,763 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-17 bearers (-13.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,459 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+6.7%) | Down 1,763 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-13.3%) | Down 16,459 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 Krula 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 | #148,665 | -12.4% |
| Count | 128 | 111 | -13.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Krula bearers went from 128 to 111 (-13.3% change). The surname moved down 16,459 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #148,665.
FAQ
Krula surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Krula?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Krula. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Krula?
Krula ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Krula. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Krula.
Has Krula become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Krula went from 128 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 17 (-13.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Krula?
Among Census respondents with the surname Krula, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Krula in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.2% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Krula appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.2%), Hispanic (5.4%), Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Krula (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 Krula mean?
Of Slavic origins, likely a variant of occupational surname referring to a monarch or king. 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 Krula (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 have the last name Krula?
See how many Americans have the surname Krula on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.