2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Krumpelman
A surname of German origin meaning "crooked" or "bent."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Krumpelman. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Krumpelman 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Krumpelman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Krumpelman, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Krumpelman
The surname Krumpelman originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "krumm," meaning "crooked" or "bent," and the suffix "-man," indicating a person or occupation. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who had a physical deformity or disability, or perhaps a craftsman who worked with bent or curved materials.
The name first appeared in historical documents from the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it was often spelled with variations such as Krumpelman, Krumpelmann, or Krummelmann. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling at the time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krumpelman can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria, dating back to 1578. The entry mentions a certain Hans Krumpelman, who was likely a resident of the town or the surrounding area.
In the 17th century, the name appears in various records from the city of Leipzig, Saxony. For instance, a Johann Krumpelman is listed as a member of the local guild of bakers in 1642. This suggests that the family had established itself in the city and was involved in the trade and craft guilds of the time.
The Krumpelman name also has a connection to the city of Nuremberg, a renowned center of craftsmanship and trade during the Renaissance period. Records from the city archives mention a Georg Krumpelman, a master locksmith who lived and worked in Nuremberg in the late 16th century.
One notable bearer of the Krumpelman name was Johann Friedrich Krumpelman (1696-1768), a German composer and organist from Saxony. He served as the court organist in Weissenfels and was renowned for his compositions for organ and harpsichord.
Another notable figure was Karl Krumpelman (1802-1879), a German philosopher and writer from Bavaria. He was a proponent of the philosophical movement known as German Idealism and published several works on metaphysics and the philosophy of mind.
In the 19th century, the name Krumpelman spread beyond Germany as some members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Hermann Krumpelman (1842-1911), a German-born engineer who settled in the United States and worked on the construction of various railroads and bridges.
While the Krumpelman surname may not be as widespread or well-known as some other German surnames, it has a rich history and tradition that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in the cultural and economic fabric of Germany's past.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krumpelman
Among Census respondents with the surname Krumpelman, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Krumpelman 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 Krumpelman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 105
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.5% · 4
- Two or more races3.5% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Krumpelman
Krumpelman 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
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+3 bearers (+2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,961 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-7 bearers (-5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,430 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.5%) | Down 5,961 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.7%) | Down 8,430 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 Krumpelman 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 | #137,327 | #145,757 | -6.1% |
| Count | 122 | 115 | -5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Krumpelman bearers went from 122 to 115 (-5.7% change). The surname moved down 8,430 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #145,757.
FAQ
Krumpelman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Krumpelman?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Krumpelman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Krumpelman?
Krumpelman ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Krumpelman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Krumpelman.
Has Krumpelman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Krumpelman went from 122 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Krumpelman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Krumpelman, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.5%). 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 Krumpelman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Krumpelman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%), Two or More Races (3.5%). 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 Krumpelman (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 Krumpelman mean?
A surname of German origin meaning "crooked" or "bent." 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 Krumpelman (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 share the surname Krumpelman?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.