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

Krypel, 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 Krypel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krypel in America

Krypel is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krypel surname appeared 113 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 Krypel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krypel 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 Krypel

The surname Krypel is of Polish origin, originating in the late 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "krępy," which means "stocky" or "sturdy." The name was likely given as a descriptive nickname to someone of a stout or robust build.

The earliest known record of the Krypel name dates back to 1598, in the town of Krakow, Poland. It appears in a document listing the names of local residents and landowners. At this time, the name was spelled "Krypel," though variations such as "Krypiel" and "Krypiel" were also common.

In the 17th century, the name Krypel began to spread beyond Krakow to other regions of Poland, including the towns of Lublin and Warsaw. During this period, the name was occasionally Latinized to "Crypelus" or "Crypellus" in official records and documents.

One notable individual bearing the Krypel name was Jan Krypel, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 17th century. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his contributions to the development of his region.

Another historical figure with the Krypel surname was Franciszek Krypel, a Polish writer and poet who lived in the early 19th century. He was born in 1785 and is best known for his collection of poems titled "Wiersze Wybrane" (Selected Poems), published in 1825.

In the mid-19th century, the Krypel name appeared in records from the town of Poznan, where a family of Krypels owned a successful brewery. One member of this family, Tomasz Krypel (1820-1892), was a prominent businessman and philanthropist who donated generously to local charities and educational institutions.

Another notable Krypel was Katarzyna Krypel, a Polish artist and sculptor who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was born in 1865 and is known for her intricate woodcarvings and sculptures, many of which depicted scenes from Polish folklore and mythology.

In the early 20th century, the Krypel name can be found in records from the town of Bialystok, where a family of Krypels owned a successful textile factory. One member of this family, Aleksander Krypel (1890-1972), was a respected businessman and community leader who served on several local councils and boards.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krypel

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

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

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