Explore the Family Name Craik
How common is the last name Craik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Craik has seen a decline over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,360th most popular surname, with a total count of 269 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 82,908 and the count dropped to 227, representing decreases of 21.28% and 15.61% respectively. The proportion per 100,000 people also diminished by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #82,908 | -21.28% |
| Count | 269 | 227 | -15.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Craik
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a relatively homogenous ethnic identity associated with the surname Craik. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.88% of individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this figure had slightly decreased to 93.83%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, there was a small emergence of diversity in 2010, with 2.2% of individuals reporting two or more races and 3.08% identifying as Hispanic. No change was observed for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.88% | 93.83% | -5.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |