Explore the Family Name Cranshaw
The meaning of Cranshaw
English (Lancashire): habitational name from a now lost place called Cronkshaw in Burnley (Lancashire), recorded as Cronsschaghe in 1305 and as Cronkshay in 1507. This place is named with Old English cran(oc) ‘crane’ + sceaga ‘grove, thicket’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cranshaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Cranshaw surname saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,963rd in frequency but fell to 52,037th by 2010, marking a decline of 6.28%. The total number of individuals bearing the name also dropped from 404 in 2000 to 399 in 2010, representing a minor fall of 1.24%. Overall, the proportion of people with the last name Cranshaw per 100,000 decreased by 6.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #52,037 | -6.28% |
| Count | 404 | 399 | -1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cranshaw
The ethnic identity attached to the Cranshaw surname is diverse but saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of Cranshaws identify as White (58.40%) or Black (32.83%), though the percentage of those identifying as White fell slightly by 1.28%, while the Black representation also decreased by 3.89%. However, there was significant growth in the Hispanic segment, which more than doubled its share from 1.73% to 3.51%. Individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races also increased, going up by 47.43%. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.16% | 58.4% | -1.28% |
| Black | 34.16% | 32.83% | -3.89% |
| Two or More Races | 2.72% | 4.01% | 47.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 3.51% | 102.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |