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

Krump, 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 Krump surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krump in America

Krump is the 58182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krump surname appeared 349 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 Krump.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krump 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 Krump

The surname Krump is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria. It likely emerged during the late Middle Ages or early Renaissance period, around the 15th or 16th century. The name is thought to derive from the Middle High German word "krump," which means "crooked" or "bent." This could suggest that the name was initially a descriptive nickname given to someone with a physical characteristic or occupation involving something curved or bent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krump can be found in the Bavarian town records from the late 16th century, where a certain Hans Krump was mentioned as a resident. Additionally, there are references to the surname in various church registers and legal documents from the 17th and 18th centuries in Bavaria and neighboring regions.

A notable bearer of the Krump surname was Johann Krump, a renowned clockmaker who lived in Nuremberg, Germany, in the late 17th century (approximately 1650-1720). He was renowned for his intricate and precise timepieces, which were highly sought after by the nobility and affluent classes of the time.

Another individual of historical significance was Christoph Krump, a German soldier who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He served under the Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus and is mentioned in several accounts of the war for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, the Krump surname gained some prominence in the world of music. Johann Nepomuk Krump (1828-1892) was a German composer and conductor who was highly regarded for his contributions to sacred and choral music. He served as the director of music at the Regensburg Cathedral for many years.

Interestingly, the name Krump also appeared in various place names across Germany and neighboring regions. For example, the town of Krumpendorf in Austria is believed to have derived its name from the Krump surname, suggesting that a person or family with this name may have been influential in the area.

Other notable individuals with the Krump surname include Heinrich Krump (1785-1865), a German philosopher and professor at the University of Heidelberg, and Wilhelm Krump (1892-1971), a German-American artist and sculptor known for his avant-garde works in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krump

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

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

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