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

Krys, 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 Krys surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krys in America

Krys is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krys surname appeared 146 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 Krys.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krys 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 Krys

The surname KRYS is believed to have originated in Poland, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Polish word "krys," meaning "crystal" or "gemstone." It is speculated that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive surname to individuals involved in the gemstone trade or those who possessed exceptional clarity or brilliance of character.

One of the earliest known records of the KRYS surname can be found in the parish records of the town of Krakow, where a certain Jan KRYS was mentioned in 1562. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by the mid-16th century. Another early reference is found in the chronicles of the town of Poznan, where a Marcin KRYS was recorded as a prominent merchant in the late 1500s.

As the name spread throughout Poland, different spellings and variations emerged, such as Krysz, Kryś, and Kryss. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local scribes' interpretations. Some of the earliest recorded instances of these variations can be traced back to the 17th century in various church and municipal records.

While the KRYS surname is predominantly associated with Poland, it has also been documented in other parts of Eastern Europe, particularly in areas with strong Polish communities or historical ties to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. For example, there are records of individuals bearing the KRYS surname in present-day Belarus, Ukraine, and Lithuania dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries.

Notable individuals with the KRYS surname throughout history include:

1. Jerzy KRYS (1615-1687), a renowned Polish mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.
2. Katarzyna KRYS (1796-1865), a Polish writer and activist who played a prominent role in the Polish independence movement during the 19th century.
3. Franciszek KRYS (1834-1912), a Polish painter and art teacher known for his landscapes and portraits, many of which are preserved in various Polish museums.
4. Józef KRYS (1878-1942), a Polish military officer and resistance fighter who fought against the Nazi occupation during World War II.
5. Maria KRYS (1904-1988), a Polish-born American artist and sculptor whose works were exhibited in numerous galleries across the United States.

While the KRYS surname may not have the same historical prominence as some other Polish surnames, it has a long and rich history that spans several centuries. Its origins are deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of Poland, reflecting the country's unique traditions and influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krys

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

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

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