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UK surname

Krelle

A surname of German origin possibly referring to someone who made or sold kerchiefs or handkerchiefs.

In the 1881 census there were 29 people recorded with the Krelle surname, ranking it #29,484 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 105, ranked #30,114, down from #29,484 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Pembrokeshire, Craven and Kingston upon Thames.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Krelle is 118 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 262.1%.

1881 census count

29

Ranked #29,484

Modern count

105

2016, ranked #30,114

Peak year

2014

118 bearers

Map years

2

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Krelle had 29 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,484 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 105 in 2016, ranked #30,114.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 67 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Krelle surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Krelle surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Krelle 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 14 #30,790
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1881 historical 29 #29,484
1891 historical 36 #31,465
1901 historical 45 #29,156
1911 historical 67 #26,152
1997 modern 107 #25,924
1998 modern 106 #26,689
1999 modern 109 #26,439
2000 modern 110 #26,248
2001 modern 104 #26,765
2002 modern 113 #26,024
2003 modern 112 #25,948
2004 modern 108 #26,741
2005 modern 104 #27,369
2006 modern 96 #28,946
2007 modern 94 #29,650
2008 modern 98 #29,355
2009 modern 101 #29,445
2010 modern 113 #28,162
2011 modern 111 #28,294
2012 modern 108 #28,849
2013 modern 116 #27,992
2014 modern 118 #27,961
2015 modern 114 #28,478
2016 modern 105 #30,114

Geography

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Where Krelles 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 Pembrokeshire, Craven, Kingston upon Thames, Lewes and Breckland. 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 Pembrokeshire 008 Pembrokeshire
2 Craven 004 Craven
3 Kingston upon Thames 004 Kingston upon Thames
4 Lewes 008 Lewes
5 Breckland 016 Breckland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Krelle

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Krelle

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Krelle surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Krelle household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Krelle is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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 concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Krelle is most concentrated in decile 8 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

Krelle 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.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Krelle 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Krelle

The surname Krelle is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "krell," which means "curly" or "wavy." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with curly hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krelle can be found in the German town of Braunschweig, where a person named Johannes Krelle was mentioned in a document dated 1437. This indicates that the name was already in use by the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the surname Krelle appeared in various records across Germany, including the town of Nürnberg, where a man named Hans Krelle was recorded as a citizen in 1532. Around the same time, in 1548, a person named Peter Krelle was listed as a resident of the town of Augsburg.

During the 17th century, the name Krelle started to spread to other regions of Europe. In 1612, a man named Christoph Krelle was born in the Polish city of Gdańsk (then known as Danzig). He later became a prominent merchant and trader, contributing to the city's economic growth.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Krelle was Johann Wilhelm Krelle, a German composer and organist who lived from 1642 to 1712. He is particularly known for his work in the city of Weimar, where he served as the court organist for several years.

In the 18th century, the name Krelle continued to appear across various parts of Germany and neighboring countries. For instance, a man named Friedrich Krelle was born in the town of Göttingen in 1723. He later became a respected scholar and published several works on mathematics and physics.

As the surname Krelle spread throughout Europe, it also underwent some variations in spelling. In some regions, it was written as "Krelle," while in others, it appeared as "Krellé," "Krelleh," or "Krellé." Despite these variations, the name retained its core meaning and connection to its German origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Krelle families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Krelle 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 24 Krelles recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.49x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 24 8.49x
Kent 5 5.18x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Bartholomew Less in Middlesex leads with 7 Krelles recorded in 1881 and an index of 4666.67x.

Place Total Index
St Bartholomew Less 7 4666.67x
St Andrew Holborn London 6 491.80x
Charlton 5 781.25x
St Sepulchre London 4 975.61x
Clerkenwell London 3 44.91x
Hackney London 2 12.62x
Shoreditch London 2 16.31x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Maria 3
Elizabeth 2
Emily 2
Mary 2
Ada 1
Annia 1
Caroline 1
Elizth. 1
Ellen 1
Florence 1
Phoebe 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 4
Thomas 3
Benjamin 1
Charles 1
John 1
Joseph 1
Walter 1
William 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 Krelle households.

FAQ

Krelle surname: questions and answers

How common was the Krelle surname in 1881?

In 1881, 29 people were recorded with the Krelle surname. That placed it at #29,484 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Krelle surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 105 in 2016. That gives Krelle a modern rank of #30,114.

What does the Krelle surname mean?

A surname of German origin possibly referring to someone who made or sold kerchiefs or handkerchiefs.

What does the Krelle map show?

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