Explore the Family Name Cragun
The meaning of Cragun
Altered form of Scottish Craigen. Compare Cragin.
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How common is the last name Cragun in the United States?
The surname Cragun showed an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Cragun ranked 31,389 among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, its rank had risen to 29,171, representing a growth of 7.07%. The actual count of people with the surname Cragun also increased during this period. In 2000, there were 698 individuals bearing this surname, and by 2010, it had grown to 812, marking an increase of 16.33%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.26 named Cragun in 2000, compared to 0.28 in 2010, suggesting an increase of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,389 | #29,171 | 7.07% |
| Count | 698 | 812 | 16.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.28 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cragun
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the surname Cragun identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decline from 97.13% to 96.18%. The percentage of Craguns identifying as Hispanic showed a slight increase, with 1.58% in 2000 and 1.60% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the proportion of Craguns identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 96.18% | -0.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.6% | 1.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |