Explore the Family Name Crary
The meaning of Crary
Probably Scottish or northern Irish: shortened and altered form of McCreery.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crary in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Crary' has seen a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 16,283 to 16,635, representing a drop of 2.16%. However, the actual count of individuals with the 'Crary' surname increased by 5.77%, from 1,629 to 1,723. The proportion per 100k also experienced a small decline of 3.33% during the same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,283 | #16,635 | -2.16% |
| Count | 1,629 | 1,723 | 5.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.58 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crary
In terms of ethnic identity, the 'Crary' surname has witnessed some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White (down 2.33% from 96.50% in 2000 to 94.25% in 2010), there have been increases in other ethnic identities. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 80.33% to make up 1.10% of the total in 2010, while Hispanic representation jumped from 0.80% to 1.97%, an increase of 146.25%. Additionally, new groups emerged in the 2010 Census data, with Black individuals making up 0.64% and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals making up 0.75% of those with the Crary surname. The proportion of those identifying under two or more races, on the other hand, saw a slight decrease from 1.47% to 1.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 94.25% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.97% | 146.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.28% | -12.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 1.1% | 80.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |