Explore the Family Name Crafts
The meaning of Crafts
English (Nottinghamshire): variant of Craft, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Crafts in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Crafts" saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it stood at rank 21,776 and slipped to 23,120 in 2010 – a change of -6.17%. The count of people with this surname also saw a slight decrease of -0.9% over the decade, moving from 1,114 individuals in 2000 to 1,104 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 9.76%, from 0.41 to 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,776 | #23,120 | -6.17% |
| Count | 1,114 | 1,104 | -0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.37 | -9.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crafts
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname "Crafts." In 2010, 94.57% of people with this surname identified their ethnicity as White, showing a minimal decrease from 94.70% in 2000. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 0% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010. Also noteworthy is the increase in those identifying with two or more races, which grew by 43.65% from 1.26% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. However, those identifying as Hispanic experienced a drop of 16.50% over the same period, going from 2.06% to 1.72%. Meanwhile, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in the 2010 census data for the Crafts surname, whereas in 2000, these categories accounted for 1.08% and 0% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 94.57% | -0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.81% | 43.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 1.72% | -16.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Black | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |