Explore the Family Name Cragle
The meaning of Cragle
1. Americanized form of North German Kregel. 2. Possibly also English (Northumberland): variant of Craghill or Craighill. This form of the surname is no longer found in Britain.
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How common is the last name Cragle in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cragle has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 38,706th most common surname in the United States, slipping to 39,212th place by 2010, a decrease in popularity of 1.31%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname grew from 537 in 2000 to 561 in 2010, indicating an increase of 4.47%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population fell slightly by 5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #39,212 | -1.31% |
| Count | 537 | 561 | 4.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cragle
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data highlights that the majority of individuals with the Cragle surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.02% identified as White which fell marginally to 96.26% by 2010. A small percentage (1.12%) identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000; however, this category registered no individuals in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Black in either census. Interestingly, the 2010 data revealed a new ethnic identity group, with 1.6% of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 96.26% | -0.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |