Explore the Family Name Craighead
The meaning of Craighead
Scottish (Aberdeenshire): habitational name from Craighead in Aberdeenshire, or possibly some other minor place so named, for example in Kincardineshire or Kinross.
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How common is the last name Craighead in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Craighead saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 10,674th in terms of prevalence and dropped slightly to 11,256 by 2010, representing a 5.45% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the surname increased by 2.15%, with 2,750 people in 2000 and 2,809 people in 2010. The proportion of Craigheads per 100,000 people decreased by 6.86% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,674 | #11,256 | -5.45% |
| Count | 2,750 | 2,809 | 2.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.02 | 0.95 | -6.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Craighead
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that there were some shifts among Craigheads between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic identity, White, remained relatively consistent, decreasing slightly from 67.45% to 67.32%. The Black population decreased by 6.75%, while Hispanic representation nearly doubled, increasing by 94.52%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races both saw growth, increasing by 56.00% and 57.84% respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native population also grew by 10.56% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.45% | 67.32% | -0.19% |
| Black | 28.29% | 26.38% | -6.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 2.92% | 57.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.42% | 1.57% | 10.56% |
| Hispanic | 0.73% | 1.42% | 94.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.39% | 56% |