2000
#10,062
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,954
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.10
Rare Last name
Krupp
A German occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of drinking vessels or pottery.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,363 Americans carry the last name Krupp. That puts it at #10,451 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.98 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 101,919 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Krupp 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
3.4K
1 in 101,919
Census rank
#10,451
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,933 bearers of the surname Krupp in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.98 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10451st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Krupp, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Krupp
The surname Krupp is of German origin, dating back to the late Middle Ages. Its roots can be traced to the Lower Rhineland region of what is now western Germany, particularly around the areas of Essen and Duisburg.
One theory suggests that the name derives from the Middle Low German word "krupp" or "kropp," which referred to a hunchback or a person with a bent or crooked body. It may have originated as a descriptive nickname for an individual with such a physical characteristic.
Another possibility is that the name is related to the German word "Kröpfe," which means crests or tufts, potentially referring to a distinctive hairstyle or facial feature of an early bearer of the name.
The earliest known record of the Krupp name dates back to the 15th century, with a mention of a Heinrich Krupp in the city records of Essen in 1482. Over the following centuries, the name appeared in various historical documents in the region, such as parish registers, tax records, and guild rolls.
One of the most notable bearers of the Krupp name was Alfred Krupp (1812-1887), a German industrialist who founded the Krupp steel works in Essen. His company became one of the largest and most influential arms manufacturers in Europe, playing a significant role in the industrialization of Germany.
Another prominent figure was Friedrich Alfred Krupp (1854-1902), the grandson of Alfred Krupp, who inherited and greatly expanded the family business, making it a global industrial empire. He was also known for his philanthropy and the construction of workers' housing and social welfare facilities in Essen.
The Krupp name gained further recognition with Bertha Krupp (1886-1957), the daughter of Friedrich Alfred Krupp, who inherited and managed the family's vast industrial holdings during the early 20th century.
Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach (1870-1950), another member of the Krupp dynasty, was a German diplomat and industrialist who served as the chairman of the Krupp company during the interwar period and World War II.
In the realm of literature, the German writer and dramatist Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach (1830-1916) was born Marie Freifrau von Ebner-Eschenbach, with her maiden name being Krupp.
While the Krupp name has its roots in the medieval German region, it has since spread worldwide, with bearers found in various countries and communities. However, its historical significance remains closely tied to the influential Krupp family and their industrial legacy in Germany.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krupp
Among Census respondents with the surname Krupp, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Krupp 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 Krupp surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.3% · 2,767
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 73
- Two or more races2.0% · 58
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 19
- Black or African American0.4% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Krupp
Krupp 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
#10,692
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,989
+35 bearers (+1.2%)
Per 100,000 1.01
Rank movement Down 630 places
2020
#10,451
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,933
-56 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.98
Rank movement Up 241 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,062 | 2,954 | 1.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,692 | 2,989 | 1.01 | +35 bearers (+1.2%) | Down 630 places |
| 2020 | #10,451 | 2,933 | 0.98 | -56 bearers (-1.9%) | Up 241 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 Krupp 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 | #10,692 | #10,451 | 2.3% |
| Count | 2,989 | 2,933 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 1.01 | 0.98 | -2.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Krupp bearers went from 2,989 to 2,933 (-1.9% change). The surname moved up 241 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,692 to #10,451.
FAQ
Krupp surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Krupp?
Name Census estimates that about 3,363 living Americans carry the surname Krupp. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 101,919 residents.
How common is Krupp?
Krupp ranks #10,451 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.98 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,933 people with the surname Krupp. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,363), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.98 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.98 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Krupp.
Has Krupp become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Krupp went from 2,989 recorded bearers to 2,933. That is a decrease of 56 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #10,692 to #10,451.
What does the Census say about the background of Krupp?
Among Census respondents with the surname Krupp, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Krupp in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.3% (2,767 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Krupp appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.3%), Hispanic (2.5%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Krupp (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 Krupp mean?
A German occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of drinking vessels or pottery. 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 Krupp (0.98 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 Americans have the surname Krupp?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.