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UK surname

Krause

A German occupational surname referring to someone with curly hair or a person of fine stature.

In the 1881 census there were 87 people recorded with the Krause surname, ranking it #21,334 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 486, ranked #10,189, up from #21,334 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Basford, St George in the East and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Nottingham, Chirnside and Area and Harborough.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Krause is 486 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 458.6%.

1881 census count

87

Ranked #21,334

Modern count

486

2016, ranked #10,189

Peak year

2016

486 bearers

Map years

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1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Krause had 87 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #21,334 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 486 in 2016, ranked #10,189.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 178 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Krause surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Krause surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Krause 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
1851 historical 13 #30,970
1861 historical 39 #29,099
1881 historical 87 #21,334
1891 historical 123 #20,939
1901 historical 173 #16,579
1911 historical 178 #16,073
1997 modern 324 #12,859
1998 modern 343 #12,707
1999 modern 349 #12,638
2000 modern 371 #12,052
2001 modern 360 #12,127
2002 modern 385 #11,771
2003 modern 366 #12,010
2004 modern 367 #12,028
2005 modern 379 #11,662
2006 modern 399 #11,282
2007 modern 421 #10,920
2008 modern 441 #10,600
2009 modern 463 #10,428
2010 modern 462 #10,682
2011 modern 466 #10,495
2012 modern 472 #10,295
2013 modern 478 #10,362
2014 modern 482 #10,371
2015 modern 474 #10,418
2016 modern 486 #10,189

Geography

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Where Krauses are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Basford, St George in the East, London parishes and Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Nottingham, Chirnside and Area and Harborough. 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 Basford Nottinghamshire
2 St George in the East London (East Districts)
3 London parishes London 1
4 Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard Nottinghamshire
5 London parishes London 3

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Nottingham 002 Nottingham
2 Nottingham 012 Nottingham
3 Chirnside and Area Scottish Borders
4 Harborough 009 Harborough
5 Nottingham 035 Nottingham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Krause

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Krause

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Krause, 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 Krause surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Krause 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, Krause 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

Krause 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

Krause falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Krause 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Krause

The surname Krause originated in Germany, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "kraus," which means "curly" or "crisp," likely referring to someone with curly hair or a distinctive hairstyle. The name was initially used as a descriptive nickname before becoming an inherited surname.

The earliest known record of the name Krause can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. One of the earliest documented instances of the name is Johannes Krause, a landowner mentioned in a charter from 1295.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the name Krause appeared in various records and manuscripts across different regions of Germany, including the Hanseatic League records from cities like Lübeck and Hamburg. It was particularly prevalent in the northern and central parts of the country.

In the 16th century, the Krause name gained prominence with notable individuals such as Martin Krause (1529-1603), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. Another notable figure was Johannes Krause (1553-1615), a German mathematician and astronomer who made contributions to the development of logarithms.

The 17th century saw the emergence of Johannes Krause (1624-1699), a German jurist and author who wrote extensively on legal matters. His works were widely referenced and influential in the field of law during that period.

In the 18th century, Johann Gottfried Krause (1737-1806) was a German philosopher and author who wrote on topics related to ethics and metaphysics. His works influenced the development of German idealism and were widely studied by scholars of his time.

Moving into the 19th century, Karl Christian Friedrich Krause (1781-1832) was a notable German philosopher and polymath who developed a philosophical system known as "Krausism." His ideas had a significant impact on Spanish and Latin American thought, particularly in the fields of education and social reform.

Throughout history, the surname Krause has been associated with various place names and older spellings, such as Krausnitz, Krausendorf, and Krausenhof, which were small towns or villages in different regions of Germany. These place names often reflected the presence of individuals with the Krause surname in those areas.

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1881 census detail

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Krause families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Krause 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. Middlesex leads with 27 Krauses recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.18x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 27 3.18x
Nottinghamshire 17 14.86x
Lancashire 14 1.39x
Kent 7 2.42x
Warwickshire 6 2.80x
Yorkshire 5 0.59x
Worcestershire 3 2.71x
Lincolnshire 2 1.47x
Angus 1 1.27x
Essex 1 0.60x
Inverness-shire 1 3.95x
Midlothian 1 0.88x
Suffolk 1 0.97x
Surrey 1 0.24x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Basford in Nottinghamshire leads with 17 Krauses recorded in 1881 and an index of 322.58x.

Place Total Index
Basford 17 322.58x
Cheetham 8 106.52x
Aston 6 10.18x
Kensington London 6 12.72x
Plumstead 6 62.18x
St Mary Le Strand London 5 1612.90x
Chorlton On Medlock 4 25.00x
Islington London 4 4.86x
Middlesbrough 4 36.53x
Ealing 3 39.58x
Yardley 3 105.63x
Great Grimsby 2 23.23x
Hackney London 2 4.20x
Manchester 2 4.42x
St Marylebone London 2 4.41x
Bungay St Mary 1 196.08x
Edinburgh St Marys 1 45.25x
Hillingdon 1 36.90x
Inverness 1 15.70x
Lambeth 1 1.35x
Monifieth 1 35.97x
Poplar London 1 6.24x
Sculcoates 1 7.50x
St George Hanover Square 1 6.69x
St Martin In Fields 1 19.69x
Tottenham 1 7.40x
West Ham 1 2.70x
Woolwich 1 9.35x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 3
Eliza 2
Ellen 2
...de 1
Alice 1
Amanda 1
Amelia 1
Anne 1
Beatrice 1
Clara 1
Elizabeth 1
Elvira 1
Emily 1
Ethel 1
Eugene 1
Frederika 1
Hannah 1
Harriett 1
Isabella 1
Jane 1
Julia 1
Katherine 1
Lisett 1
Louisa 1
Mabel 1
Margaruise 1
Marianna 1
Maud 1
Pauline 1
Ruth 1
Sarah 1
Theckla 1
Wilhelmina 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Henry 5
John 4
William 4
Charles 2
Louis 2
Rudolph 2
Alf 1
Alfred 1
August 1
Cecil 1
Emil 1
Ernest 1
Francis 1
Franz 1
Frederick 1
Fredk. 1
Fritz 1
Gustav 1
H. 1
Hans 1
Hugo 1
Johan 1
Johann 1
Julius 1
Karl 1
Max 1
Paul 1
Peter 1
Randolph 1
Richard 1
Victor 1
Wallace 1
Walter 1
Wilhelm 1

FAQ

Krause surname: questions and answers

How common was the Krause surname in 1881?

In 1881, 87 people were recorded with the Krause surname. That placed it at #21,334 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Krause surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 486 in 2016. That gives Krause a modern rank of #10,189.

What does the Krause surname mean?

A German occupational surname referring to someone with curly hair or a person of fine stature.

What does the Krause map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Krause 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.