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UK surname

Kraus

A German and Jewish surname referring to someone with curly hair or a person from Kruszwica, Poland.

In the 1881 census there were 47 people recorded with the Kraus surname, ranking it #27,019 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 325, ranked #13,930, up from #27,019 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hackney, Barnet and Salford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kraus is 325 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 591.5%.

1881 census count

47

Ranked #27,019

Modern count

325

2016, ranked #13,930

Peak year

2016

325 bearers

Map years

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1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Kraus had 47 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,019 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 325 in 2016, ranked #13,930.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 61 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Kraus surname distribution map

The map shows where the Kraus surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Kraus surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kraus over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1881 historical 47 #27,019
1891 historical 17 #32,787
1901 historical 59 #27,609
1911 historical 61 #26,724
1997 modern 198 #17,729
1998 modern 214 #17,366
1999 modern 224 #16,984
2000 modern 218 #17,246
2001 modern 210 #17,425
2002 modern 219 #17,288
2003 modern 225 #16,808
2004 modern 222 #17,020
2005 modern 227 #16,730
2006 modern 237 #16,334
2007 modern 256 #15,647
2008 modern 269 #15,260
2009 modern 283 #15,020
2010 modern 287 #15,195
2011 modern 291 #14,903
2012 modern 303 #14,415
2013 modern 307 #14,522
2014 modern 311 #14,464
2015 modern 313 #14,313
2016 modern 325 #13,930

Geography

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Where Kraus' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hackney, Barnet, Salford and Kensington and Chelsea. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hackney 001 Hackney
2 Barnet 037 Barnet
3 Salford 010 Salford
4 Hackney 003 Hackney
5 Kensington and Chelsea 009 Kensington and Chelsea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kraus

These lists show first names that appear often with the Kraus surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Kraus

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Kraus, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Kraus surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Kraus household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Kraus is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Kraus is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Kraus falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kraus is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Kraus, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Kraus

The surname Kraus is of German origin, dating back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the German word "kraus," meaning "curly" or "crisp," and was likely given as a descriptive nickname to someone with curly hair or a curly beard.

The earliest known record of the name Kraus can be found in the medieval German town of Würzburg, where a certain Henricus Kraus was mentioned in a document from 1192. Over the centuries, the name spread to various regions of Germany, as well as neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the name was the German theologian and Reformer, Johannes Kraus (1553-1616), who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation movement. Another historical figure with the surname Kraus was the Austrian composer and conductor, Joseph Martin Kraus (1756-1792), who was a contemporary of Mozart and considered one of the most important composers of the Classical era.

The name Kraus can also be found in various place names throughout Germany, such as Krauschwitz, a village in Saxony, and Krausnick, a town in Brandenburg. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Other notable individuals with the surname Kraus include the German-American philosopher and social theorist, Karl Kraus (1874-1936), known for his satirical critiques of Austrian society and culture. The Austrian novelist and playwright, Karl Philipp Kraus (1892-1966), was another prominent figure who wrote several acclaimed works during the 20th century.

In the realm of science, the German physicist and Nobel laureate, Max Kraus (1854-1942), made significant contributions to the understanding of electrical conductivity in solutions, while the Austrian-American chemist, Walter Kraus (1884-1958), is recognized for his work on anion exchange resins and the development of ion exchange technology.

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1881 census detail

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Kraus families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Kraus surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 23 Kraus' recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.52x.

County Total Index
Surrey 23 10.52x
Middlesex 14 3.12x
Yorkshire 7 1.57x
Cheshire 1 1.01x
Essex 1 1.13x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Rotherhithe in Surrey leads with 11 Kraus' recorded in 1881 and an index of 198.56x.

Place Total Index
Rotherhithe 11 198.56x
Camberwell 10 34.89x
Shoreditch London 6 30.85x
Linthorpe 5 188.68x
St Katherine Creechurch 3 3750.00x
Bermondsey 2 14.97x
Middlesbrough 2 34.54x
Cheadle 1 52.91x
Islington London 1 2.30x
South Shoebury 1 277.78x
St Anne Soho London 1 39.06x
St George Hanover Square 1 12.64x
St Pancras London 1 2.77x
Stoke Newington London 1 28.57x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Kraus surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Bertha 2
Louisa 2
Marie 2
Mary 2
Sarah 2
Ada 1
Alice 1
Ann 1
Anna 1
Annie 1
Catherine 1
Christian 1
Christina 1
Edith 1
Eva 1
Lissie 1
Lottehen 1
Louise 1
Martina 1
Nora 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Kraus surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 6
Henry 3
William 3
Charles 2
Peter 2
Albert 1
Edward 1
Ernest 1
Frederick 1
Pierre 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Kraus households.

FAQ

Kraus surname: questions and answers

How common was the Kraus surname in 1881?

In 1881, 47 people were recorded with the Kraus surname. That placed it at #27,019 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Kraus surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 325 in 2016. That gives Kraus a modern rank of #13,930.

What does the Kraus surname mean?

A German and Jewish surname referring to someone with curly hair or a person from Kruszwica, Poland.

What does the Kraus map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Kraus bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.