Explore the Family Name Crandon
The meaning of Crandon
English (Somerset): habitational name from Crandon in Somerset, named with Old English cran ‘crane’ or grēne ‘green’ + dūn ‘hill’. Compare Grandon.
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How common is the last name Crandon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Crandon has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname climbed from 76,465 in 2000 to 72,105 in 2010, marking a change of 5.7%. In terms of count, there were 234 individuals with the surname Crandon in 2000 compared to 270 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 15.38%. The proportion of the Crandon surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #72,105 | 5.7% |
| Count | 234 | 270 | 15.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crandon
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes for the Crandon surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnicity associated with the Crandon surname is Black, which increased from 34.62% in 2000 to 41.11% in 2010, marking a positive change of 18.75%. The White ethnicity decreased by 6.92%, moving from 57.69% in 2000 to 53.70% in 2010. The proportion of Hispanic ethnicity also fell from 5.13% to 4.44%, indicating a decline of 13.45%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups. Moreover, there was a decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 2.56% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.69% | 53.7% | -6.92% |
| Black | 34.62% | 41.11% | 18.75% |
| Hispanic | 5.13% | 4.44% | -13.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.56% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |