Explore the Family Name Craige
The meaning of Craige
Manx and Scottish: variant of Craig.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Craige in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Craige has seen a shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,289 in popularity with a count of 373 people bearing this surname. By 2010, however, its rank dropped to 62,189, representing an 18.93% decrease in popularity. The total count also decreased by 13.67%, amounting to 322 individuals named Craige. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Craige per 100,000 also fell by 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #62,189 | -18.93% |
| Count | 373 | 322 | -13.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Craige
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals carrying the surname Craige, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes from 2000 to 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander disappeared entirely, the representation of those from two or more races emerged at 3.11%. White individuals with the surname Craige comprised the majority in both years but experienced a 7.06% decrease from 70.51% in 2000 to 65.53% in 2010. Additionally, the Hispanic population increased slightly by 6.88%, while the Black population saw a significant increase of 20.11%, rising from 21.98% to 26.40%. There were no recorded American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the surname Craige in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.51% | 65.53% | -7.06% |
| Black | 21.98% | 26.4% | 20.11% |
| Hispanic | 3.49% | 3.73% | 6.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |