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UK surname

Krausz

A surname derived from the German word "kraus" meaning curly or crisp hair.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Krausz is 126 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

124

2016, ranked #26,975

Peak year

2014

126 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 124 in 2016, ranked #26,975.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Krausz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Krausz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Krausz 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
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 72 #30,415
1998 modern 69 #31,076
1999 modern 77 #30,427
2000 modern 88 #29,284
2001 modern 81 #29,828
2002 modern 87 #29,644
2003 modern 81 #30,311
2004 modern 77 #31,024
2005 modern 74 #31,522
2006 modern 78 #31,385
2007 modern 79 #31,628
2008 modern 84 #31,370
2009 modern 90 #31,094
2010 modern 90 #31,621
2011 modern 98 #30,384
2012 modern 98 #30,612
2013 modern 112 #28,675
2014 modern 126 #26,781
2015 modern 126 #26,654
2016 modern 124 #26,975

Geography

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Where Krausz' 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, Gateshead and Salford. 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 006 Hackney
2 Gateshead 008 Gateshead
3 Hackney 004 Hackney
4 Hackney 029 Hackney
5 Salford 010 Salford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Krausz

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Krausz

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Krausz, 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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Krausz surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Krausz 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Krausz 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

Krausz 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

Krausz 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Krausz is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 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 Krausz, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Krausz

The surname Krausz has its origins in Germany and primarily comes from the Southern and Eastern regions of the country. It is believed to be derived from the German word "kraus," meaning "curly" or "wavy," which was likely used to describe someone with curly or wavy hair. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a lively or energetic personality.

Krausz is a variant spelling of the more common German surname Kraus, which has a similar meaning and origin. Some of the earliest records of the name can be found in the German state of Bavaria, where it was prevalent in the 16th and 17th centuries.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Krausz was Johann Krausz, a German composer who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his compositions for the Protestant church and was active in the city of Nuremberg.

Another notable figure with this surname was Karl Krausz, a Hungarian-born German painter who lived from 1813 to 1902. He is known for his landscape paintings and was part of the Düsseldorf School of Painting.

In the 19th century, the name Krausz appeared in various records and documents in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, particularly in the regions of modern-day Hungary and Slovakia. One example is József Krausz, a Hungarian politician and lawyer who lived from 1856 to 1937 and served as the Minister of Justice in Hungary.

The name Krausz can also be found in other parts of Europe, such as Poland and Russia, where it likely spread due to migration and intermarriage. An example is Saul Krausz, a Polish-born Jewish writer and journalist who lived from 1892 to 1976 and wrote extensively about Jewish culture and history.

Another individual with this surname was Otto Krausz, an Austrian-born American physicist who lived from 1899 to 1981. He made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics and worked on the Manhattan Project during World War II.

While the surname Krausz has its roots in Germany and Eastern Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the German word "kraus" and its variants, reflecting its historical significance in the region.

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FAQ

Krausz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Krausz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 124 in 2016. That gives Krausz a modern rank of #26,975.

What does the Krausz surname mean?

A surname derived from the German word "kraus" meaning curly or crisp hair.

What does the Krausz map show?

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