Explore the Family Name Crankshaw
The meaning of Crankshaw
English (Lancashire): variant of Cranshaw.
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How common is the last name Crankshaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Crankshaw experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Crankshaw name was ranked 42,056 in terms of popularity and had 486 occurrences. Ten years later, in 2010, it had slid to rank 45,653 with 468 bearers, denoting a decrease of 8.55% in rank and a 3.7% drop in count. The proportion of individuals with the Crankshaw surname per 100,000 people also fell by 11.11%, going from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #45,653 | -8.55% |
| Count | 486 | 468 | -3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crankshaw
The ethnicity associated with the surname Crankshaw also saw changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. By 2010, an overwhelming majority of Crankshaws identified as White, making up 98.29% of the population, an increase from 94.65% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Two or More Races dropped significantly to 0% in 2010, from 1.85% in the previous decade. Hispanic representation also decreased, falling from 2.88% in 2000 to 1.07% in 2010. There were no recorded Crankshaws identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.65% | 98.29% | 3.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 1.07% | -62.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |