Explore the Family Name Craciun
The meaning of Craciun
Romanian (Crăciun): from the old personal name Crăciun ‘Christmas’, denoting someone who was born at Christmas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Craciun in the United States?
The surname Craciun has become more prevalent in the United States, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it held the rank of 86,341, but by 2010 it had risen to a position of 64,200. This suggests an increase in popularity by approximately 25.64%. The count also increased from 201 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, which is a 54.23% rise. The proportion of individuals with the Craciun surname per 100,000 people also rose from 0.07 to 0.11, marking an increase of 57.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #64,200 | 25.64% |
| Count | 201 | 310 | 54.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.11 | 57.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Craciun
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Craciun surname identified as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 93.03% of those with the Craciun surname identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 96.77% in 2010, indicating an increase of 4.02%. Conversely, the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased from 3.98% in 2000 to 2.26% in 2010, marking a decrease of 43.22%. There were no reported changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.03% | 96.77% | 4.02% |
| Hispanic | 3.98% | 2.26% | -43.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |