Explore the Family Name Crafter
The meaning of Crafter
English: occupational name from an agent derivative of Middle English craft ‘skillful, clever’ in the sense ‘craftsman’. Compare Craft.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crafter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Crafter experienced a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 99,214th place to 100,791st. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.92%, from 169 people to 179 people within the same time frame. The proportion of Crafters per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,214 | #100,791 | -1.59% |
| Count | 169 | 179 | 5.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crafter
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Crafter identify as Black. This percentage slightly decreased from 91.12% in 2000 to 89.39% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of White individuals using this surname saw a significant increase of 78.24%, moving from 5.33% to 9.50%. Those identifying as two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.96% in 2000. Ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either absent or suppressed for privacy in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.12% | 89.39% | -1.9% |
| White | 5.33% | 9.5% | 78.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.96% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |