Explore the Family Name Cranfield
The meaning of Cranfield
English: habitational name from a place in Bedfordshire named Cranfield, from Old English cran(uc) ‘crane’ + feld ‘open country’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cranfield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cranfield saw slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 29,040 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to rank 30,165. The count of people with this last name modestly increased from 769 to 777 over the decade, which represents a small growth rate of 1.04%. However, the proportion per 100k fell by about 10.34%, indicating that while the surname experienced minor growth in absolute numbers, its prevalence decreased relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,040 | #30,165 | -3.87% |
| Count | 769 | 777 | 1.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cranfield
The Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cranfield during this period. Most notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 0.78% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There was also a decrease in those identifying with two or more races, falling from 2.08% to 1.67%, along with a small decline amongst those identifying as White, from 85.44% to 85.33%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose to 1.93% in 2010 after previously not being recorded. The proportion of those identifying as Black reduced slightly from 10.79% to 10.04%. Interestingly, there was a slight increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising from 0.91% to 1.03%. This data underscores the dynamic nature of ethnic identity within the United States, even within the context of a specific surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.44% | 85.33% | -0.13% |
| Black | 10.79% | 10.04% | -6.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 1.67% | -19.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.91% | 1.03% | 13.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0% | -100% |