UK surname

Krieger

A German occupational surname meaning "warrior," derived from the Middle High German word "krieger."

In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Krieger surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 121, ranked #27,399, up from #32,581 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Krieger is 130 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1412.5%.

1881 census count

Ranked #32,581

Modern count

121

2016, ranked #27,399

Peak year

2010

130 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• Krieger had 8 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,581 surname in that year.
• The latest modern count shown here is 121 in 2016, ranked #27,399.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 67 in 1901.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Map

Krieger surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Krieger surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Krieger 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	2	#33,133
1861	historical	5	#33,418
1881	historical	8	#32,581
1891	historical	28	#32,046
1901	historical	67	#26,703
1911	historical	60	#26,808
1997	modern	118	#24,423
1998	modern	128	#23,828
1999	modern	129	#23,907
2000	modern	119	#25,072
2001	modern	110	#25,900
2002	modern	106	#26,985
2003	modern	106	#26,775
2004	modern	109	#26,607
2005	modern	117	#25,433
2006	modern	121	#25,133
2007	modern	124	#25,086
2008	modern	124	#25,371
2009	modern	125	#25,823
2010	modern	130	#25,775
2011	modern	125	#26,220
2012	modern	126	#26,148
2013	modern	122	#27,122
2014	modern	122	#27,358
2015	modern	123	#27,088
2016	modern	121	#27,399

Geography

Where Kriegers 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 Hammersmith and Fulham and Barnet. 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	Hammersmith and Fulham 017	Hammersmith and Fulham
2	Barnet 032	Barnet
3	Barnet 033	Barnet
4	Barnet 014	Barnet
5	Barnet 035	Barnet

Forenames

First names often paired with Krieger

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Maria Emma Margery Talia Tanya Alice Antonia Sharon Karen Geraldine

Recent male names

John Laurence Simon Ivor David Gregory Paul Lee Christopher Robin

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Krieger

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Krieger surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Krieger household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Krieger is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Krieger 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Krieger falls in decile 8 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Krieger 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 Krieger, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Krieger

The surname Krieger is of German origin and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Krieger," which means "warrior" or "soldier." The name was likely first given as a descriptive surname to individuals who were soldiers or who displayed warrior-like qualities.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Krieger can be found in various German historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a Heinrich Krieger in a document from the city of Nuremberg, dated 1298.

During the Middle Ages, the Krieger surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where many families with this name can be found in local records and chronicles. The name was also associated with certain place names, such as Kriegersdorf, a village in Saxony, which may have derived its name from individuals bearing the surname Krieger.

As the name suggests, there were several notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Krieger and were associated with military or warrior-like professions. One such individual was Johann Krieger (1651-1735), a German composer and organist who served as a military officer in his youth.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Krieger (1670-1750), a German jurist and diplomat who played a significant role in the negotiations leading to the Peace of Utrecht in 1713, which ended the War of the Spanish Succession.

In the 19th century, Gustav Krieger (1824-1906) was a German architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Reichstag building.

The surname Krieger was also found in other regions of Europe, particularly in areas with German-speaking populations. For instance, the Austrian composer Johann Philipp Krieger (1649-1725) was a contemporary of Johann Krieger and is known for his contributions to the development of the German baroque musical style.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Hermann Krieger (1819-1880), a German-born American military officer who fought for the Union during the American Civil War and rose to the rank of Major General.

While the surname Krieger has its roots in German history and language, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its origins remain firmly rooted in the medieval German tradition, where it was associated with individuals who displayed warrior-like qualities or were involved in military pursuits.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

Krieger families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Krieger 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. Glamorgan leads with 6 Kriegers recorded in 1881 and an index of 44.18x.

County	Total	Frequency	Index
Glamorgan	6	0.00%	44.18x
Durham	1	0.00%	4.31x
Kent	1	0.00%	3.76x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Penarth in Glamorgan leads with 6 Kriegers recorded in 1881 and an index of 4615.38x.

Place	Total	Frequency	Index
Penarth	6	0.12%	4615.38x
Charlton Next Woolwich	1	0.01%	357.14x
Darlington	1	0.00%	111.11x

Top female names

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

Name	Count
Jessie	2
Edith	1
Pauline	1
Sophie	1

Top male names

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

Name	Count
Gustave	1
Maximilian	1
Rudolf	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 Krieger households.

Occupation	Count
Scholar	3
Engine Fitter	1
German Consul	1
Pupil (Sch)	1

FAQ

Krieger surname: questions and answers

How common was the Krieger surname in 1881?

In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Krieger surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Krieger surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 121 in 2016. That gives Krieger a modern rank of #27,399.

What does the Krieger surname mean?