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

Krum, 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 Krum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krum in America

Krum is the 14643rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krum surname appeared 2,032 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 Krum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krum 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 Krum

The surname KRUM is believed to have originated in Bulgaria during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old Bulgarian word "krum," which means "crooked" or "bent." This name likely referred to a physical characteristic or occupation related to something crooked or bent.

The earliest recorded instances of the name KRUM can be found in Bulgarian historical records from the 9th and 10th centuries. One of the most notable historical figures with this surname was Khan Krum, who ruled the First Bulgarian Empire from 803 to 814 AD. He is remembered for his military victories against the Byzantine Empire and for expanding the territories under Bulgarian control.

Another notable figure with the surname KRUM was Tsar Krum the Great, who reigned over the Second Bulgarian Empire from 1208 to 1241. He is celebrated for his successful campaigns against the Latin Empire of Constantinople and for strengthening the Bulgarian state.

In the 14th century, the name KRUM appeared in several manuscripts and chronicles documenting the history of the Balkans. One such record is the "Codex Cumanicus," a linguistic manuscript from the late 13th or early 14th century that includes a list of personal names, including the name KRUM.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the Balkans, the surname KRUM was also found in various administrative records and tax registers. For example, a document from the 16th century mentions a certain "Krum Popov" from the village of Gradets, located in present-day central Bulgaria.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname KRUM was Petko Krum (1804-1854), a Bulgarian revolutionary and teacher who played a crucial role in the Bulgarian National Revival movement. He was a passionate advocate for the use of the Bulgarian language and the preservation of Bulgarian culture and traditions.

Throughout its history, the surname KRUM has been associated with various place names and geographical locations in Bulgaria. For instance, there is a village called Krumovo, which likely derived its name from the surname KRUM or the word "krum" itself. Additionally, the name has undergone slight variations in spelling, such as "Krumov" or "Krumev," which are derived from the same root.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krum

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

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

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