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

Krummen, 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 Krummen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krummen in America

Krummen is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krummen surname appeared 267 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 Krummen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krummen 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 Krummen

The surname Krummen is of German origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old High German word "krumb," meaning "crooked" or "bent." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person's physical appearance or a distinguishing feature, perhaps a person with a crooked posture or a curved body shape.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krummen can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, Germany, dating back to the 12th century. In this text, a person named "Henricus Crummen" is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction in the year 1189.

The Krummen surname is also found in various historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries, including tax rolls and legal documents from the cities of Cologne and Frankfurt. These records often include variations in spelling, such as "Crummen," "Krumme," and "Krommen," reflecting the regional dialects and scribal conventions of the time.

One notable figure bearing the Krummen name was Johann Krummen, a German scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century (c. 1430-1497). He was a professor at the University of Leipzig and authored several works on theology and philosophy.

Another individual of historical significance was Hans Krummen (c. 1520-1590), a German painter and engraver active during the Renaissance period. He is known for his biblical scenes and portraits, and his works can be found in museums across Europe.

In the 16th century, a family of Krummen resided in the town of Quedlinburg, located in the present-day state of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. This family was involved in the local government and held positions of authority. One member, Matthias Krummen (c. 1560-1625), served as the mayor of Quedlinburg in the early 17th century.

The Krummen surname can also be found in the records of the German settlements in Pennsylvania and other parts of colonial America, indicating that some members of the family migrated to the New World in the 17th and 18th centuries.

It is worth noting that the name Krummen is sometimes associated with certain place names in Germany, such as Krummendorf (meaning "crooked village") or Krummenau (derived from "krummen" and "au," meaning "crooked meadow"). However, the direct connection between these place names and the surname is not always clear.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krummen

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

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

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